Folic acid and Foreign body sensation in eyes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Foreign body sensation in eyes is reported as a side effect among people who take Folic acid (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Methotrexate, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Foreign body sensation in eyes when taking Folic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 162,497 people who have side effects when taking Folic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Folic acid?

Folic acid has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 165,025 Folic acid users. Check the latest studies of Folic acid.

What is Foreign body sensation in eyes?

Foreign body sensation in eyes (feeling of something in eye) is found to be associated with 316 drugs and 544 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Foreign body sensation in eyes.

On Jul, 04, 2026

162,497 people reported to have side effects when taking Folic acid.
Among them, 20 people (0.01%) have Foreign body sensation in eyes.

Could Folic acid cause Foreign body sensation in eyes?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Folic acid when they have Foreign body sensation in eyes? *

What is the gender of people who have Foreign body sensation in eyes when taking Folic acid? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Foreign body sensation in eyes when taking Folic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Foreign body sensation in eyes? *

Weakness: 8 people, 40.00%
Eye Pain: 7 people, 35.00%
Eye Irritation: 6 people, 30.00%
Pain: 6 people, 30.00%
Dizziness: 5 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 25.00%
Dry Mouth: 5 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 25.00%
Back Pain: 5 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 3 people, 15.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 15.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.00%
Corneal Ulcers And Infections: 2 people, 10.00%
Ulcerative Keratitis (ulcerative inflammation of the cornea): 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.00%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 10.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 10.00%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 2 people, 10.00%
Diabetes: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on folic acid (the active ingredients of Folic acid) and Folic acid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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