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

Summary:

Thrombophlebitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Guaifenesin (guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombophlebitis 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 Thrombophlebitis?

Thrombophlebitis (swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot) is found to be associated with 941 drugs and 1,267 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombophlebitis.

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On Jul, 30, 2026

11,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Guaifenesin.
Among them, 30 people (0.25%) have Thrombophlebitis.

Could Guaifenesin cause Thrombophlebitis?

Among these 30 people:

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

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Guaifenesin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombophlebitis? *

Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 17 people, 56.67%
Constipation: 16 people, 53.33%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 16 people, 53.33%
Depression: 14 people, 46.67%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 13 people, 43.33%
Foot Fracture: 13 people, 43.33%
Loss Of Consciousness: 13 people, 43.33%
Gait Disturbance: 13 people, 43.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 13 people, 43.33%
Pneumonia: 13 people, 43.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 20.00%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 3 people, 10.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.00%
Hypergammaglobulinaemia (elevated levels of gamma globulin): 2 people, 6.67%
Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 6.67%
Constipation: 2 people, 6.67%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 6.67%
Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 6.67%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 6.67%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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