Melatonin and Red blood cell count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red blood cell count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Melatonin (melatonin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Jakafi, and have Essential thrombocythaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red blood cell count abnormal 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 56,213 Melatonin users. Check the latest studies of Melatonin.

What is Red blood cell count abnormal?

Red blood cell count abnormal is found to be associated with 215 drugs and 356 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red blood cell count abnormal.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

53,570 people reported to have side effects when taking Melatonin.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Red blood cell count abnormal.

Could Melatonin cause Red blood cell count abnormal?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Melatonin? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Melatonin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Melatonin? *

Jakafi: 8 people, 61.54%
Vitamin C: 6 people, 46.15%
Magnesium: 4 people, 30.77%
Vitamin D3: 4 people, 30.77%
Hydroxyurea: 3 people, 23.08%
Biotin: 3 people, 23.08%
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 23.08%
Nicotinamide: 3 people, 23.08%
Fish Oil: 3 people, 23.08%
Aspirin: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Red blood cell count abnormal? *

White Blood Cell Count Abnormal: 9 people, 69.23%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 46.15%
Constipation: 6 people, 46.15%
Platelet Count Abnormal: 6 people, 46.15%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 38.46%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 30.77%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 30.77%
Pain: 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 23.08%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 23.08%
Essential Thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer): 3 people, 23.08%
Weakness: 1 person, 7.69%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
Cough: 1 person, 7.69%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 7.69%
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 1 person, 7.69%
Hair Loss: 1 person, 7.69%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 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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