Inderal and Eating disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eating disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Inderal (propranolol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Ambien, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eating disorder when taking Inderal. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,491 people who have side effects when taking Inderal from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Inderal?

Inderal has active ingredients of propranolol hydrochloride. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 16,771 Inderal users. Check the latest studies of Inderal.

What is Eating disorder?

Eating disorder is found to be associated with 1,369 drugs and 1,447 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eating disorder.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

15,491 people reported to have side effects when taking Inderal.
Among them, 38 people (0.25%) have Eating disorder.

Could Inderal cause Eating disorder?

Among these 38 people:

What is the gender of people who have Eating disorder when taking Inderal? *

  • female: 86.84 %
  • male: 13.16 %

What is the age of people who have Eating disorder when taking Inderal? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 18.18 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 22.73 %
  • 50-59: 22.73 %
  • 60+: 36.36 %

What are other drugs people take besides Inderal? *

  1. Ambien: 15 people, 39.47%
  2. Zyprexa: 11 people, 28.95%
  3. Eskalith: 10 people, 26.32%
  4. Levothyroxine Sodium: 10 people, 26.32%
  5. Xenical: 10 people, 26.32%
  6. Serzone: 10 people, 26.32%
  7. Benztropine Mesylate: 9 people, 23.68%
  8. Diazepam: 9 people, 23.68%
  9. Halcion: 9 people, 23.68%
  10. Xanax: 9 people, 23.68%

What are other side effects people have besides Eating disorder? *

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 42.11%
  2. Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 14 people, 36.84%
  3. Fall: 14 people, 36.84%
  4. Nausea And Vomiting: 14 people, 36.84%
  5. Head Injury: 12 people, 31.58%
  6. Memory Loss: 11 people, 28.95%
  7. Sleep Walking (walking during sleep): 11 people, 28.95%
  8. Neck Pain: 11 people, 28.95%
  9. Rotator Cuff Syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder): 10 people, 26.32%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 13.16%
  2. Depression: 5 people, 13.16%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 10.53%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 10.53%
  5. Panic Disorder: 3 people, 7.89%
  6. Diabetes Insipidus (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 3 people, 7.89%
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 7.89%
  8. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 3 people, 7.89%
  9. Pelvic Pain: 3 people, 7.89%
  10. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 3 people, 7.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on propranolol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Inderal) and Inderal (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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