Lactulose and Schizoaffective disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Schizoaffective disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Lactulose (lactulose), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Psychotic disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Schizoaffective disorder 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 Schizoaffective disorder?

Schizoaffective disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought) is found to be associated with 268 drugs and 300 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Schizoaffective disorder.

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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 Schizoaffective disorder.

Could Lactulose cause Schizoaffective disorder?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Schizoaffective disorder when taking Lactulose? *

female: 64.29 %
male: 35.71 %

What is the age of people who have Schizoaffective disorder when taking Lactulose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lactulose? *

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

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 42.86%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 28.57%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 28.57%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 21.43%
Confusional State: 3 people, 21.43%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 3 people, 21.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 21.43%
Dizziness: 2 people, 14.29%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 2 people, 14.29%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 5 people, 35.71%
Depression: 4 people, 28.57%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 21.43%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
Schizoaffective Disorder Depressive Type (mental illness featuring schizophrenia and a mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 14.29%
Pneumonia Klebsiella (pneumonia caused by bacteria klebsiella): 2 people, 14.29%
Laxative Supportive Care: 2 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 14.29%
Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%

* 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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