Lactulose and Haptoglobin decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haptoglobin decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Lactulose (lactulose), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Lasix, and have Oedema peripheral.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haptoglobin decreased when taking Lactulose. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46,694 people who have side effects when taking Lactulose from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lactulose?

Lactulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 46,960 Lactulose users. Check the latest studies of Lactulose.

What is Haptoglobin decreased?

Haptoglobin decreased is found to be associated with 130 drugs and 277 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haptoglobin decreased.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

46,694 people reported to have side effects when taking Lactulose.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Haptoglobin decreased.

Could Lactulose cause Haptoglobin decreased?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Haptoglobin decreased when taking Lactulose? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Haptoglobin decreased when taking Lactulose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lactulose? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haptoglobin decreased? *

Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 12 people, 85.71%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 10 people, 71.43%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 9 people, 64.29%
Back Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
Chills (felling of cold): 6 people, 42.86%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 42.86%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 42.86%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 42.86%
Haematocrit Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 4 people, 28.57%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 28.57%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 14.29%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 2 people, 14.29%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 1 person, 7.14%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 1 person, 7.14%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 1 person, 7.14%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 1 person, 7.14%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 1 person, 7.14%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 lactulose (the active ingredients of Lactulose) and Lactulose (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.

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