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

Summary:

Hepatitis c is reported as a side effect among people who take Milk thistle (milk thistle), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Pegasys, and have Interstitial lung disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatitis c 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 Hepatitis c?

Hepatitis c is found to be associated with 787 drugs and 984 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatitis c.

On Jul, 19, 2026

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

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Milk thistle? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatitis c? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 42.31%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 38.46%
Hair Loss: 8 people, 30.77%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 26.92%
Temperature Regulation Disorder (body is unable to maintain temperature): 7 people, 26.92%
Anger: 7 people, 26.92%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 7 people, 26.92%
Plantar Fasciitis (painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia): 7 people, 26.92%
Respiration Abnormal (abnormal breathing process): 7 people, 26.92%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 7 people, 26.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 15.38%
Depression: 4 people, 15.38%
Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 4 people, 15.38%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 3 people, 11.54%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 11.54%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 7.69%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 7.69%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 7.69%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 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 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).

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