Glutamine and Gallstones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallstones is reported as a side effect among people who take Glutamine (glutamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lyrica, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallstones when taking Glutamine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,558 people who have side effects when taking Glutamine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Glutamine?

Glutamine has active ingredients of glutamine. It is often used in muscle building therapy. eHealthMe is studying from 2,705 Glutamine users. Check the latest studies of Glutamine.

What is Gallstones?

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component) is found to be associated with 1,817 drugs and 2,097 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallstones.

On Jul, 18, 2026

2,558 people reported to have side effects when taking Glutamine.
Among them, 26 people (1.02%) have Gallstones.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Glutamine when they have Gallstones? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallstones when taking Glutamine? *

female: 80.77 %
male: 19.23 %

What is the age of people who have Gallstones when taking Glutamine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Glutamine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallstones? *

Swallowing Difficulty: 13 people, 50.00%
Pain: 13 people, 50.00%
Bone Disorder: 12 people, 46.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 46.15%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 46.15%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 12 people, 46.15%
Foot Fracture: 12 people, 46.15%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 12 people, 46.15%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 12 people, 46.15%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 46.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Disorders: 10 people, 38.46%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 10 people, 38.46%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 38.46%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 8 people, 30.77%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 8 people, 30.77%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 6 people, 23.08%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 6 people, 23.08%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 23.08%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 6 people, 23.08%
Mineral Deficiency (lack of mineral): 6 people, 23.08%

* 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 glutamine (the active ingredients of Glutamine) and Glutamine (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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