Psyllium and Sleep disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sleep disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Psyllium (blond psyllium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Melatonin, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sleep disorder 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 Sleep disorder?

Sleep disorder is found to be associated with 2,101 drugs and 2,939 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sleep disorder.

On Jul, 27, 2026

4,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Psyllium.
Among them, 67 people (1.64%) have Sleep disorder.

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Psyllium when they have Sleep disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Sleep disorder when taking Psyllium? *

female: 23.44 %
male: 76.56 %

What is the age of people who have Sleep disorder when taking Psyllium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Psyllium? *

Melatonin: 43 people, 64.18%
Prevacid: 41 people, 61.19%
Gabapentin: 40 people, 59.70%
Simvastatin: 40 people, 59.70%
Ondansetron: 39 people, 58.21%
Lansoprazole: 39 people, 58.21%
Bisacodyl: 38 people, 56.72%
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride: 38 people, 56.72%
Metronidazole: 38 people, 56.72%
Calcitriol: 38 people, 56.72%

What are other side effects people have besides Sleep disorder? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 38 people, 56.72%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 38 people, 56.72%
Stress And Anxiety: 38 people, 56.72%
Diabetes: 37 people, 55.22%
Abdominal Distension: 36 people, 53.73%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 36 people, 53.73%
High Blood Cholesterol: 36 people, 53.73%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 36 people, 53.73%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 35 people, 52.24%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 35 people, 52.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 39 people, 58.21%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 38 people, 56.72%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 37 people, 55.22%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 37 people, 55.22%
Nausea And Vomiting: 37 people, 55.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 37 people, 55.22%
Diabetes: 37 people, 55.22%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 37 people, 55.22%
Iron Deficiency: 37 people, 55.22%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 37 people, 55.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lin SC, Su YC, Huang YS, Lee CC, "Zolpidem increased cancer risk in patients with sleep disorder: A 3-year follow-up study", Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Mar .
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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).

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