Magnesium sulfate and Anorexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Magnesium sulfate (magnesium sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluorouracil, and have Colorectal cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorexia when taking Magnesium sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,577 people who have side effects when taking Magnesium sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Magnesium sulfate?

Magnesium sulfate has active ingredients of magnesium sulfate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 18,024 Magnesium sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium sulfate.

What is Anorexia?

Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight) is found to be associated with 1,118 drugs and 1,687 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorexia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

17,577 people reported to have side effects when taking Magnesium sulfate.
Among them, 50 people (0.28%) have Anorexia.

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Magnesium sulfate when they have Anorexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Anorexia when taking Magnesium sulfate? *

female: 56.82 %
male: 43.18 %

What is the age of people who have Anorexia when taking Magnesium sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Magnesium sulfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anorexia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 22 people, 44.00%
Diarrhea: 22 people, 44.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 21 people, 42.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 34.00%
Weakness: 17 people, 34.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 24.00%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 22.00%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 20.00%
Swallowing Difficulty: 9 people, 18.00%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 8 people, 16.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 6 people, 12.00%
Colon Cancer: 5 people, 10.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.00%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 3 people, 6.00%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 6.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 4.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.00%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 2 people, 4.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 4.00%
Fungal Nail Infection: 2 people, 4.00%

* 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 magnesium sulfate (the active ingredients of Magnesium sulfate) and Magnesium sulfate (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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