Melatonin and Myelodysplastic syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myelodysplastic syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Melatonin (melatonin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Revlimid, and have Mantle cell lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myelodysplastic syndrome when taking Melatonin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 53,570 people who have side effects when taking Melatonin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin has active ingredients of melatonin. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 56,212 Melatonin users. Check the latest studies of Melatonin.

What is Myelodysplastic syndrome?

Myelodysplastic syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged) is found to be associated with 826 drugs and 1,110 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myelodysplastic syndrome.



On Jul, 20, 2026

53,570 people reported to have side effects when taking Melatonin.
Among them, 29 people (0.05%) have Myelodysplastic syndrome.

Could Melatonin cause Myelodysplastic syndrome?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Melatonin when they have Myelodysplastic syndrome? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Myelodysplastic syndrome when taking Melatonin? *

  • female: 48.28 %
  • male: 51.72 %

What is the age of people who have Myelodysplastic syndrome when taking Melatonin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 5.26 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 94.74 %

What are other drugs people take besides Melatonin? *

  1. Revlimid: 13 people, 44.83%
  2. Synthroid: 11 people, 37.93%
  3. Tylenol: 9 people, 31.03%
  4. Aspirin: 8 people, 27.59%
  5. Niacin: 7 people, 24.14%
  6. Colace: 7 people, 24.14%
  7. Clonazepam: 6 people, 20.69%
  8. Green Tea Extract: 6 people, 20.69%
  9. Paxil: 6 people, 20.69%
  10. Cranberry: 6 people, 20.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Myelodysplastic syndrome? *

  1. Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 4 people, 13.79%
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 13.79%
  3. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 13.79%
  4. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 10.34%
  5. Death: 3 people, 10.34%
  6. Fever: 3 people, 10.34%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 10.34%
  8. White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 6.90%
  9. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 6.90%
  10. Full Blood Count Abnormal: 2 people, 6.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 6 people, 20.69%
  2. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 17.24%
  3. Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 10.34%
  4. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 10.34%
  5. Indigestion: 3 people, 10.34%
  6. Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 3 people, 10.34%
  7. Constipation: 3 people, 10.34%
  8. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 10.34%
  9. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 6.90%
  10. Pain: 2 people, 6.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on melatonin (the active ingredients of Melatonin) and Melatonin (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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