Malic acid and Lightheadedness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lightheadedness is reported as a side effect among people who take Malic acid (alpha hydroxy acids), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Claritin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lightheadedness when taking Malic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 229 people who have side effects when taking Malic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Malic acid?

Malic acid has active ingredients of alpha hydroxy acids. It is often used in fibromyalgia. eHealthMe is studying from 246 Malic acid users. Check the latest studies of Malic acid.

What is Lightheadedness?

Lightheadedness (a common and often unpleasant sensation of dizziness and/or feeling that one may be about to faint) is found to be associated with 3,964 drugs and 5,781 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lightheadedness.

On Apr, 17, 2026

229 people reported to have side effects when taking Malic acid.
Among them, 14 people (6.11%) have Lightheadedness.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lightheadedness when taking Malic acid? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Lightheadedness when taking Malic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Malic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lightheadedness? *

Pain: 11 people, 78.57%
Memory Loss: 11 people, 78.57%
Gingival Infection (gum infection): 10 people, 71.43%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 10 people, 71.43%
Cough: 10 people, 71.43%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 10 people, 71.43%
Death: 10 people, 71.43%
Dental Caries: 10 people, 71.43%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 10 people, 71.43%
Mastication Disorder (disease of chewing food): 10 people, 71.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 11 people, 78.57%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 10 people, 71.43%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 10 people, 71.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 71.43%
Bone Disorder: 10 people, 71.43%
Bone Pain: 10 people, 71.43%
Breast Cancer: 10 people, 71.43%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 10 people, 71.43%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 71.43%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 10 people, 71.43%

* 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 alpha hydroxy acids (the active ingredients of Malic acid) and Malic 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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