Psyllium and Drug abuse and dependence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug abuse and dependence is reported as a side effect among people who take Psyllium (blond psyllium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Nitroglycerin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug abuse and dependence when taking Psyllium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,086 people who have side effects when taking Psyllium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Psyllium?

Psyllium has active ingredients of blond psyllium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 4,262 Psyllium users. Check the latest studies of Psyllium.

What is Drug abuse and dependence?

Drug abuse and dependence is found to be associated with 1,149 drugs and 1,679 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug abuse and dependence.

On Jul, 26, 2026

4,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium.
Among them, 26 people (0.64%) have Drug abuse and dependence.

Could Psyllium cause Drug abuse and dependence?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Drug abuse and dependence when taking Psyllium? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Drug abuse and dependence when taking Psyllium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium? *

Omeprazole: 25 people, 96.15%
Aspirin: 25 people, 96.15%
Nitroglycerin: 25 people, 96.15%
Glucosamine: 24 people, 92.31%
Spiriva: 24 people, 92.31%
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: 24 people, 92.31%
Cranberry: 24 people, 92.31%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 24 people, 92.31%
Persantine: 24 people, 92.31%
Aggrenox: 24 people, 92.31%

What are other side effects people have besides Drug abuse and dependence? *

Overdose: 24 people, 92.31%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 23 people, 88.46%
Pain: 23 people, 88.46%
Fall: 23 people, 88.46%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 23 people, 88.46%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 23 people, 88.46%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 23 people, 88.46%
Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased: 23 people, 88.46%
Sedation: 23 people, 88.46%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 23 people, 88.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 25 people, 96.15%
Urinary Tract Infection: 24 people, 92.31%
Bladder Disorder: 24 people, 92.31%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 24 people, 92.31%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 24 people, 92.31%
Dementia (madness): 24 people, 92.31%
Thyroid Diseases: 24 people, 92.31%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 24 people, 92.31%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 24 people, 92.31%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 24 people, 92.31%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Drug abuse and dependence (1,679 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on blond psyllium (the active ingredients of Psyllium) and Psyllium (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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