Senna and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Senna (senna), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Senna. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,042 people who have side effects when taking Senna from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Senna?

Senna has active ingredients of senna. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 37,302 Senna users. Check the latest studies of Senna.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 710 drugs and 1,194 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jan, 08, 2026

37,042 people reported to have side effects when taking Senna.
Among them, 45 people (0.12%) have Cachexia.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Senna when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Senna? *

female: 64.44 %
male: 35.56 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Senna? *

What are other drugs people take besides Senna? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Weakness: 24 people, 53.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 46.67%
Weight Decreased: 20 people, 44.44%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 44.44%
Confusional State: 16 people, 35.56%
Pain: 15 people, 33.33%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 14 people, 31.11%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 31.11%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 14 people, 31.11%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 31.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 20.00%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 7 people, 15.56%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 7 people, 15.56%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 15.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 11.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 8.89%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 3 people, 6.67%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 6.67%
Itching: 3 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cachexia:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on senna (the active ingredients of Senna) and Senna (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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