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

Summary:

Weight decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Salonpas (menthol; methyl salicylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Scoliosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight decreased when taking Salonpas. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 606 people who have side effects when taking Salonpas from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Salonpas?

Salonpas has active ingredients of menthol; methyl salicylate. eHealthMe is studying from 630 Salonpas users. Check the latest studies of Salonpas.

What is Weight decreased?

Weight decreased is found to be associated with 3,374 drugs and 4,760 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight decreased.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

606 people reported to have side effects when taking Salonpas.
Among them, 15 people (2.48%) have Weight decreased.

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Salonpas? *

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

Weakness: 10 people, 66.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 66.67%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 53.33%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 46.67%
Depression: 6 people, 40.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 40.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 40.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 40.00%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 40.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Spondylolisthesis (displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below): 4 people, 26.67%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 4 people, 26.67%
Asthma: 4 people, 26.67%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 26.67%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 4 people, 26.67%
Spinal Cord Trauma: 4 people, 26.67%
Appetite Disorder (abnormal eating habits): 4 people, 26.67%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 4 people, 26.67%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 20.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 20.00%

* 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 menthol; methyl salicylate (the active ingredients of Salonpas) and Salonpas (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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