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

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Selenium (selenium), especially for people who are 60+ old, also take Sustiva, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems 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 Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,278 drugs and 2,035 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On Apr, 20, 2026

5,049 people reported to have side effects when taking Selenium.
Among them, 38 people (0.75%) have Erection problems.

Among these 38 people:

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

What are other drugs people take besides Selenium? *

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

Skin Ulcer: 16 people, 42.11%
Thirst: 15 people, 39.47%
Liver Injury: 12 people, 31.58%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 12 people, 31.58%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 12 people, 31.58%
Abnormal Dreams: 12 people, 31.58%
Nail Disorder (disease of nail): 12 people, 31.58%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 28.95%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 21.05%
Back Pain: 8 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 15.79%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 10.53%
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 3 people, 7.89%
Dermatitis Herpetiformis (chronic blistering skin condition, characterized by blisters filled with a watery fluid): 3 people, 7.89%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 3 people, 7.89%
Depression: 3 people, 7.89%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 3 people, 7.89%
Nerve Degeneration (weakness in functioning of nerve due to degeneration): 3 people, 7.89%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 7.89%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 7.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Erection problems (1,278 drugs)

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Erection problems (2,035 conditions)

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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