Psyllium husk and Anaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Psyllium husk (blond psyllium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Allopurinol, and have Dyspnea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anaemia when taking Psyllium husk. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,402 people who have side effects when taking Psyllium husk from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Psyllium husk?

Psyllium husk has active ingredients of blond psyllium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 1,493 Psyllium husk users. Check the latest studies of Psyllium husk.

What is Anaemia?

Anaemia (lack of blood) is found to be associated with 3,037 drugs and 3,940 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anaemia.



On Jul, 21, 2026

1,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium husk.
Among them, 58 people (4.14%) have Anaemia.

Could Psyllium husk cause Anaemia?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Psyllium husk when they have Anaemia? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 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: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Anaemia when taking Psyllium husk? *

  • female: 7.69 %
  • male: 92.31 %

What is the age of people who have Anaemia when taking Psyllium husk? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 2 %
  • 50-59: 6 %
  • 60+: 92 %

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium husk? *

  1. Allopurinol: 42 people, 72.41%
  2. Acetaminophen: 38 people, 65.52%
  3. Gabapentin: 38 people, 65.52%
  4. Ondansetron: 38 people, 65.52%
  5. Bisacodyl: 37 people, 63.79%
  6. Melatonin: 37 people, 63.79%
  7. Metronidazole: 37 people, 63.79%
  8. Vitamin C: 36 people, 62.07%
  9. Vasopressin: 36 people, 62.07%
  10. Lansoprazole: 36 people, 62.07%

What are other side effects people have besides Anaemia? *

  1. Bacterial Infection: 36 people, 62.07%
  2. Drowsiness: 35 people, 60.34%
  3. Swelling: 35 people, 60.34%
  4. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 34 people, 58.62%
  5. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 34 people, 58.62%
  6. Diabetes: 34 people, 58.62%
  7. Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix): 33 people, 56.90%
  8. Abdominal Pain: 33 people, 56.90%
  9. Abdominal Distension: 33 people, 56.90%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 32 people, 55.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Nausea And Vomiting: 36 people, 62.07%
  2. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 36 people, 62.07%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 36 people, 62.07%
  4. Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 35 people, 60.34%
  5. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 35 people, 60.34%
  6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 35 people, 60.34%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 35 people, 60.34%
  8. Blood Uric Acid Increased: 35 people, 60.34%
  9. Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 35 people, 60.34%
  10. Bacterial Infection: 35 people, 60.34%

* 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 blond psyllium (the active ingredients of Psyllium husk) and Psyllium husk (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?

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