Milk thistle and Colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Milk thistle (milk thistle), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vitamin B12, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis when taking Milk thistle. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,531 people who have side effects when taking Milk thistle from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Milk thistle?

Milk thistle has active ingredients of milk thistle. It is often used in fatty liver. eHealthMe is studying from 5,057 Milk thistle users. Check the latest studies of Milk thistle.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,597 drugs and 1,523 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.

On Jul, 16, 2026

4,531 people reported to have side effects when taking Milk thistle.
Among them, 26 people (0.57%) have Colitis.

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Colitis when taking Milk thistle? *

female: 47.62 %
male: 52.38 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis when taking Milk thistle? *

What are other drugs people take besides Milk thistle? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis? *

Diarrhea: 14 people, 53.85%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 34.62%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 30.77%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 30.77%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 26.92%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 7 people, 26.92%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 26.92%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Distension: 6 people, 23.08%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 7 people, 26.92%
Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 26.92%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 26.92%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 6 people, 23.08%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 19.23%
Fever: 5 people, 19.23%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 19.23%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 19.23%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 15.38%
Erection Problems: 4 people, 15.38%

* 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 milk thistle (the active ingredients of Milk thistle) and Milk thistle (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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