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

Summary:

Cough is reported as a side effect among people who take Psyllium husk (blond psyllium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Prednisone, and have Seasonal allergy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cough 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 Cough?

Cough is found to be associated with 3,047 drugs and 3,805 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cough.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

1,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium husk.
Among them, 57 people (4.07%) have Cough.

Among these 57 people:

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

female: 73.08 %
male: 26.92 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium husk? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cough? *

Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 40 people, 70.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 38 people, 66.67%
Dyspnea Exertional: 36 people, 63.16%
Chest Pain: 32 people, 56.14%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 30 people, 52.63%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 29 people, 50.88%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 29 people, 50.88%
Fungal Infection: 29 people, 50.88%
Asthma: 29 people, 50.88%
Weight Increased: 29 people, 50.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 22 people, 38.60%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 7 people, 12.28%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 12.28%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 7 people, 12.28%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 7 people, 12.28%
Rickets (softening of bones): 7 people, 12.28%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 12.28%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 6 people, 10.53%
Prostate Cancer: 4 people, 7.02%
Pain: 2 people, 3.51%

* 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 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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