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

Summary:

Tinnitus is reported as a side effect among people who take Guaifenesin (guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Flonase, and have Mycobacterium abscessus infection.

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

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,669 drugs and 3,056 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.

On Jul, 10, 2026

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

Among these 30 people:

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Guaifenesin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

Pain: 11 people, 36.67%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 9 people, 30.00%
Back Pain: 8 people, 26.67%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 8 people, 26.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 23.33%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 20.00%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 20.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection (rapid growing bacterial infection): 5 people, 16.67%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 4 people, 13.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 13.33%
Panic Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 3 people, 10.00%
Lung Carcinoma Cell Type Unspecified Stage I (the lung cancer is small and hasn't spread to the lymph nodes): 3 people, 10.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 3 people, 10.00%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 3 people, 10.00%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 10.00%
Vestibular Disorder (disorders of the body's balance (vestibular) system in the inner ear): 3 people, 10.00%

* 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 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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