Lipoic acid and Nightmares - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nightmares is reported as a side effect among people who take Lipoic acid (alpha - lipoic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin D3, and have Neuropathy peripheral.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nightmares when taking Lipoic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,562 people who have side effects when taking Lipoic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lipoic acid?

Lipoic acid has active ingredients of alpha - lipoic acid. It is often used in peripheral neuropathy. eHealthMe is studying from 5,920 Lipoic acid users. Check the latest studies of Lipoic acid.

What is Nightmares?

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams) is found to be associated with 1,337 drugs and 1,912 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nightmares.

On Apr, 11, 2026

5,562 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipoic acid.
Among them, 13 people (0.23%) have Nightmares.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Lipoic acid when they have Nightmares? *

What is the gender of people who have Nightmares when taking Lipoic acid? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Nightmares when taking Lipoic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lipoic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nightmares? *

Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 23.08%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 23.08%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Dizziness: 2 people, 15.38%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 15.38%
Depression: 2 people, 15.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 15.38%
Feeling Abnormal: 2 people, 15.38%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 15.38%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 30.77%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 15.38%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 7.69%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 7.69%
Diabetes: 1 person, 7.69%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 7.69%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Nightmares (1,912 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alpha - lipoic acid (the active ingredients of Lipoic acid) and Lipoic acid (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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