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

Summary:

Sjogren syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Melatonin (melatonin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sjogren 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 Sjogren syndrome?

Sjogren syndrome (a disease that causes dryness in the mouth and eyes) is found to be associated with 615 drugs and 967 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sjogren syndrome.



On Jul, 14, 2026

53,570 people reported to have side effects when taking Melatonin.
Among them, 53 people (0.1%) have Sjogren syndrome.

Could Melatonin cause Sjogren syndrome?

Among these 53 people:

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

  • < 1 month: 60 %
  • 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: 40 %

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

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 6.9 %
  • 30-39: 3.45 %
  • 40-49: 10.34 %
  • 50-59: 34.48 %
  • 60+: 44.83 %

What are other drugs people take besides Melatonin? *

  1. Xyrem: 20 people, 37.74%
  2. Cymbalta: 18 people, 33.96%
  3. Vitamin D3: 14 people, 26.42%
  4. Nuvigil: 10 people, 18.87%
  5. Tylenol: 10 people, 18.87%
  6. Vitamin C: 10 people, 18.87%
  7. Crestor: 10 people, 18.87%
  8. Fish Oil: 9 people, 16.98%
  9. Valtrex: 9 people, 16.98%
  10. Zyrtec: 9 people, 16.98%

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

  1. Itching: 19 people, 35.85%
  2. Weight Increased: 18 people, 33.96%
  3. Head Injury: 17 people, 32.08%
  4. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 15 people, 28.30%
  5. Dizziness: 15 people, 28.30%
  6. Cough: 14 people, 26.42%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 24.53%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 24.53%
  9. Heart Rate Increased: 13 people, 24.53%
  10. Oropharyngeal Pain: 12 people, 22.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 20 people, 37.74%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 32.08%
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 11 people, 20.75%
  4. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 15.09%
  5. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 9.43%
  6. Pain: 5 people, 9.43%
  7. Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 5 people, 9.43%
  8. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 4 people, 7.55%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.55%
  10. Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 4 people, 7.55%

* 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.

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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