Primrose and Burning sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Burning sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Primrose (evening primrose oil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Magnesium, and have Primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Burning sensation when taking Primrose. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,030 people who have side effects when taking Primrose from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Primrose?

Primrose has active ingredients of evening primrose oil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 2,314 Primrose users. Check the latest studies of Primrose.

What is Burning sensation?

Burning sensation is found to be associated with 2,021 drugs and 2,077 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Burning sensation.

On Jul, 07, 2026

2,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Primrose.
Among them, 36 people (1.77%) have Burning sensation.

Among these 36 people:

What is the gender of people who have Burning sensation when taking Primrose? *

female: 97.14 %
male: 2.86 %

What is the age of people who have Burning sensation when taking Primrose? *

What are other drugs people take besides Primrose? *

What are other side effects people have besides Burning sensation? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 33.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 30.56%
Weakness: 11 people, 30.56%
Back Pain: 10 people, 27.78%
Dizziness: 10 people, 27.78%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 10 people, 27.78%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 27.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 27.78%
Weight Increased: 10 people, 27.78%
Head Injury: 10 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 13.89%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 13.89%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 13.89%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 11.11%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 11.11%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 8.33%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 5.56%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 5.56%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.56%
Stiff Person Syndrome: 2 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Min IS, Lee JY, Jung TS, Kang NK, Park BB, Kim BK, "Development of a Complete Atrioventricular Block Associated with Intake of Evening Primrose Oil", The Korean Journal of Medicine, 2016 May .
Min IS, Lee JY, Jung TS, Kang NK, Park BB, Kim BK, "Development of a Complete Atrioventricular Block Associated with Intake of Evening Primrose Oil", The Korean Journal of Medicine, 2016 May .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on evening primrose oil (the active ingredients of Primrose) and Primrose (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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