Saw palmetto and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Saw palmetto (saw palmetto), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Silodosin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Saw palmetto. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,722 people who have side effects when taking Saw palmetto from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Saw palmetto?

Saw palmetto has active ingredients of saw palmetto. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 4,092 Saw palmetto users. Check the latest studies of Saw palmetto.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,271 drugs and 2,034 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On Jul, 17, 2026

3,722 people reported to have side effects when taking Saw palmetto.
Among them, 81 people (2.18%) have Erection problems.

Could Saw palmetto cause Erection problems?

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Saw palmetto when they have Erection problems? *

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Saw palmetto? *

What are other drugs people take besides Saw palmetto? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

Rashes (redness): 32 people, 39.51%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 31 people, 38.27%
Itching: 28 people, 34.57%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 26 people, 32.10%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 29.63%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 25.93%
Rash Macular (small, flat red spots): 19 people, 23.46%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 17 people, 20.99%
Fever: 17 people, 20.99%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 17 people, 20.99%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 30 people, 37.04%
Asthma: 29 people, 35.80%
Diabetes: 29 people, 35.80%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 7 people, 8.64%
Depression: 6 people, 7.41%
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland): 5 people, 6.17%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 4.94%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 4 people, 4.94%
Kidney Stones: 4 people, 4.94%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 4.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Erection problems (2,034 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on saw palmetto (the active ingredients of Saw palmetto) and Saw palmetto (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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