Golytely and Weight decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Golytely (polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate, anhydrous), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Miralax, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight decreased when taking Golytely. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 896 people who have side effects when taking Golytely from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Golytely?

Golytely has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate, anhydrous. eHealthMe is studying from 907 Golytely users. Check the latest studies of Golytely.

What is Weight decreased?

Weight decreased is found to be associated with 3,378 drugs and 4,758 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight decreased.

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On Jul, 13, 2026

896 people reported to have side effects when taking Golytely.
Among them, 40 people (4.46%) have Weight decreased.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Golytely when they have Weight decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight decreased when taking Golytely? *

female: 48.72 %
male: 51.28 %

What is the age of people who have Weight decreased when taking Golytely? *

What are other drugs people take besides Golytely? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight decreased? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 30.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 11 people, 27.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 27.50%
Pain: 11 people, 27.50%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 20.00%
Constipation: 7 people, 17.50%
Weakness: 7 people, 17.50%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 17.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 15.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 6 people, 15.00%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 5 people, 12.50%
Diabetes: 5 people, 12.50%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 5 people, 12.50%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 12.50%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 5 people, 12.50%
Constipation: 4 people, 10.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 7.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.00%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 2.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Weight decreased (364,522 reports)

How severe was Weight decreased and when was it recovered:

Weight decreased in Golytely

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate, anhydrous:

Weight decreased and drugs with ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate, anhydrous (230 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Weight decreased:

Weight decreased (4,758 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350; potassium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; sodium chloride; sodium sulfate, anhydrous (the active ingredients of Golytely) and Golytely (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.

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