Se and Panic attacks - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attacks is reported as a side effect among people who take Se (selenium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Biotin, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attacks when taking Se. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,331 people who have side effects when taking Se from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Se?

Se has active ingredients of selenium. eHealthMe is studying from 5,603 Se users. Check the latest studies of Se.

What is Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,599 drugs and 2,067 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.

On Nov, 08, 2025

5,331 people reported to have side effects when taking Se.
Among them, 50 people (0.94%) have Panic attacks.

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Se when they have Panic attacks? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attacks when taking Se? *

female: 82 %
male: 18 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attacks when taking Se? *

What are other drugs people take besides Se? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attacks? *

Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 52.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 18 people, 36.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 17 people, 34.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 16 people, 32.00%
Depression: 15 people, 30.00%
Confusion: 14 people, 28.00%
Dizziness: 12 people, 24.00%
Sleep Disorder: 12 people, 24.00%
Pain In Extremity: 12 people, 24.00%
Fall: 12 people, 24.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 18 people, 36.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 18 people, 36.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 11 people, 22.00%
Hair Loss: 11 people, 22.00%
Depression: 9 people, 18.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 16.00%
Constipation: 8 people, 16.00%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 12.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 12.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 10.00%

* 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 selenium (the active ingredients of Se) and Se (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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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