Lecithin and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Lecithin (phosphatidylcholine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Fish Oil, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Lecithin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,240 people who have side effects when taking Lecithin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lecithin?

Lecithin has active ingredients of phosphatidylcholine. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 2,309 Lecithin users. Check the latest studies of Lecithin.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,367 drugs and 3,012 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Jan, 09, 2026

2,240 people reported to have side effects when taking Lecithin.
Among them, 11 people (0.49%) have Stroke.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Lecithin when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Lecithin? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Lecithin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lecithin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 27.27%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 18.18%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 9.09%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 9.09%
Gastric Ulcer Haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer of stomach): 1 person, 9.09%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Fever: 1 person, 9.09%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 9.09%
Faeces Discolored: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 18.18%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 18.18%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 9.09%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 9.09%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 9.09%
Blood Viscosity Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 1 person, 9.09%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 9.09%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 phosphatidylcholine (the active ingredients of Lecithin) and Lecithin (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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