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

Summary:

Weight decreased 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 2 - 5 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Prostate cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight decreased 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 Weight decreased?

Weight decreased is found to be associated with 3,393 drugs and 4,746 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight decreased.

On Jul, 17, 2026

1,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium husk.
Among them, 29 people (2.07%) have Weight decreased.

Could Psyllium husk cause Weight decreased?

Among these 29 people:

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

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

female: 34.48 %
male: 65.52 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium husk? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight decreased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 41.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 37.93%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 27.59%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 27.59%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 24.14%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 24.14%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 24.14%
Weakness: 7 people, 24.14%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 20.69%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 20.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Prostate Cancer: 6 people, 20.69%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 17.24%
Pain: 4 people, 13.79%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 13.79%
Immune System Disorder: 3 people, 10.34%
Back Pain: 3 people, 10.34%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 10.34%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 10.34%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 6.90%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 6.90%

* 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?

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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