Selenium and Colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Selenium (selenium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Podophyllum, and have Malignant melanoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis when taking Selenium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,049 people who have side effects when taking Selenium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Selenium?

Selenium has active ingredients of selenium. It is often used in vitamin supplementation. eHealthMe is studying from 5,314 Selenium users. Check the latest studies of Selenium.

What is Colitis?

Colitis (inflammation of colon) is found to be associated with 1,612 drugs and 1,520 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis.

On Nov, 10, 2025

5,049 people reported to have side effects when taking Selenium.
Among them, 36 people (0.71%) have Colitis.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Selenium when they have Colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis when taking Selenium? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis when taking Selenium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Selenium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis? *

Diarrhea: 12 people, 33.33%
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): 10 people, 27.78%
Depression: 9 people, 25.00%
Fever: 9 people, 25.00%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 22.22%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 8 people, 22.22%
Autoimmune Hepatitis: 8 people, 22.22%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 8 people, 22.22%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 8 people, 22.22%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 8 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 13 people, 36.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 27.78%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 9 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 16.67%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 6 people, 16.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 16.67%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 6 people, 16.67%
Barrett's Oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach): 3 people, 8.33%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 8.33%

* 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 Selenium) and Selenium (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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