Taurine and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Taurine (taurine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Taurine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 929 people who have side effects when taking Taurine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Taurine?

Taurine has active ingredients of taurine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,017 Taurine users. Check the latest studies of Taurine.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,758 drugs and 5,776 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

929 people reported to have side effects when taking Taurine.
Among them, 52 people (5.6%) have Headache.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Taurine when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Taurine? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Taurine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Taurine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Joint Pain: 14 people, 26.92%
Weakness: 13 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 23.08%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 12 people, 23.08%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 11 people, 21.15%
Dizziness: 10 people, 19.23%
Back Pain: 10 people, 19.23%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 19.23%
Balance Disorder: 10 people, 19.23%
Abdominal Distension: 9 people, 17.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 26.92%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 10 people, 19.23%
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): 7 people, 13.46%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 9.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 9.62%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 9.62%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 5.77%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 5.77%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 5.77%
Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen): 2 people, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Taziki S, Sattari MR, Egbal MA, "Evaluation of amitriptyline-induced toxicity in freshly isolated rat hepatocytes and the protective role of taurine", Life Sci J, 2015 Jan .
Taziki S, Sattari MR, Egbal MA, "Evaluation of amitriptyline-induced toxicity in freshly isolated rat hepatocytes and the protective role of taurine", Life Sci J, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

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