Vitamin c and Hydrocephalus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hydrocephalus is reported as a side effect among people who take Vitamin c (l-ascorbic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Fish Oil, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hydrocephalus when taking Vitamin c. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 89,802 people who have side effects when taking Vitamin c from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vitamin c?

Vitamin c has active ingredients of l-ascorbic acid. It is often used in immune response. eHealthMe is studying from 92,472 Vitamin c users. Check the latest studies of Vitamin c.

What is Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is found to be associated with 763 drugs and 1,369 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hydrocephalus.

On Jul, 16, 2026

89,802 people reported to have side effects when taking Vitamin c.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Hydrocephalus.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Vitamin c when they have Hydrocephalus? *

What is the gender of people who have Hydrocephalus when taking Vitamin c? *

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Hydrocephalus when taking Vitamin c? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vitamin c? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hydrocephalus? *

Cerebellar Atrophy (degeneration of the section of the brain responsible for balance, voluntary muscle movements): 4 people, 25.00%
Intraventricular Haemorrhage (intraventricular bleeding): 4 people, 25.00%
Balance Disorder: 4 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 3 people, 18.75%
Speech Disorder: 3 people, 18.75%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 3 people, 18.75%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 18.75%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 18.75%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 18.75%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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): 5 people, 31.25%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 4 people, 25.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 25.00%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 2 people, 12.50%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 12.50%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 12.50%
Loss Of Consciousness: 2 people, 12.50%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 12.50%

* 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 l-ascorbic acid (the active ingredients of Vitamin c) and Vitamin c (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

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