Krill and Kidney stones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Kidney stones is reported as a side effect among people who take Krill (krill oil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Kidney stones 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 Kidney stones?

Kidney stones is found to be associated with 1,838 drugs and 2,125 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Kidney stones.

On Jul, 22, 2026

5,093 people reported to have side effects when taking Krill.
Among them, 45 people (0.88%) have Kidney stones.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Krill when they have Kidney stones? *

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

female: 73.17 %
male: 26.83 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Krill? *

What are other side effects people have besides Kidney stones? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 10 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 20.00%
Fall: 9 people, 20.00%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 8 people, 17.78%
Limb Injury: 8 people, 17.78%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 15.56%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 7 people, 15.56%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 7 people, 15.56%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 13.33%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 20.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 13.33%
Migraine (headache): 5 people, 11.11%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 11.11%
Immune System Disorder: 4 people, 8.89%
Immunodeficiency: 4 people, 8.89%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.67%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 6.67%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 6.67%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 2 people, 4.44%

* 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 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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