Psyllium and Sinus congestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus congestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Psyllium (blond psyllium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vitamin C, and have Colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus congestion 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 Sinus congestion?

Sinus congestion (blockage of sinus) is found to be associated with 1,005 drugs and 955 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus congestion.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

4,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium.
Among them, 11 people (0.27%) have Sinus congestion.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinus congestion when taking Psyllium? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Sinus congestion when taking Psyllium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus congestion? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 72.73%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 63.64%
Dry Skin: 7 people, 63.64%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 63.64%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 7 people, 63.64%
Sneezing: 6 people, 54.55%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 6 people, 54.55%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 54.55%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 6 people, 54.55%
Skin Irritation: 6 people, 54.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 54.55%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 6 people, 54.55%
Cough: 2 people, 18.18%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 9.09%
Asthma: 1 person, 9.09%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 9.09%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 9.09%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 9.09%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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) 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

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