Guaifenesin and Gout - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gout is reported as a side effect among people who take Guaifenesin (guaifenesin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gout when taking Guaifenesin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,942 people who have side effects when taking Guaifenesin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Guaifenesin?

Guaifenesin has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 12,106 Guaifenesin users. Check the latest studies of Guaifenesin.

What is Gout?

Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body) is found to be associated with 1,149 drugs and 1,307 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gout.

On Jul, 10, 2026

11,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Guaifenesin.
Among them, 43 people (0.36%) have Gout.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Guaifenesin when they have Gout? *

What is the gender of people who have Gout when taking Guaifenesin? *

female: 37.21 %
male: 62.79 %

What is the age of people who have Gout when taking Guaifenesin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Guaifenesin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gout? *

Pneumonia: 17 people, 39.53%
Pain In Extremity: 17 people, 39.53%
Joint Pain: 14 people, 32.56%
Pain: 13 people, 30.23%
Weakness: 13 people, 30.23%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 27.91%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 25.58%
Acute Kidney Failure: 10 people, 23.26%
Back Pain: 9 people, 20.93%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 9 people, 20.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 16.28%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 16.28%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 6 people, 13.95%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 13.95%
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (a progressively worsening condition where muscles in the extremities gradually weaken): 6 people, 13.95%
Pain: 6 people, 13.95%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 11.63%
Hiv Infection: 5 people, 11.63%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 11.63%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 11.63%

* 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 guaifenesin (the active ingredients of Guaifenesin) and Guaifenesin (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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