Krill and Anaphylaxis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anaphylaxis is reported as a side effect among people who take Krill (krill oil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Hypersensitivity.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anaphylaxis when taking Krill. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,093 people who have side effects when taking Krill from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Krill?

Krill has active ingredients of krill oil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 5,404 Krill users. Check the latest studies of Krill.

What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death) is found to be associated with 1,936 drugs and 2,856 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anaphylaxis.



On Jul, 24, 2026

5,093 people reported to have side effects when taking Krill.
Among them, 11 people (0.22%) have Anaphylaxis.

Could Krill cause Anaphylaxis?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Anaphylaxis when taking Krill? *

  • female: 81.82 %
  • male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Anaphylaxis when taking Krill? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 18.18 %
  • 50-59: 18.18 %
  • 60+: 63.64 %

What are other drugs people take besides Krill? *

  1. Vitamin D3: 8 people, 72.73%
  2. Metformin: 6 people, 54.55%
  3. Singulair: 6 people, 54.55%
  4. Benadryl: 5 people, 45.45%
  5. Lisinopril: 4 people, 36.36%
  6. Xolair: 4 people, 36.36%
  7. Aspirin: 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Ibuprofen: 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Hydroxyzine: 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Famotidine: 4 people, 36.36%

What are other side effects people have besides Anaphylaxis? *

  1. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 3 people, 27.27%
  2. Gastroenteritis Norovirus (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by norovirus infection): 3 people, 27.27%
  3. Throat Tightness: 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Electrocardiogram St Segment Depression: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Extrasystoles: 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Laboratory Test Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Capillary Fragility (lack in resistance of capillary): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Systemic Mastocytosis (a condition caused by the accumulation of mast cells in more than one part of the body): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Influenza Like Illness: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 krill oil (the active ingredients of Krill) and Krill (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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