Zeaxanthin and Dry mouth - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dry mouth is reported as a side effect among people who take Zeaxanthin (lutein), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Melatonin, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dry mouth when taking Zeaxanthin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,621 people who have side effects when taking Zeaxanthin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zeaxanthin?

Zeaxanthin has active ingredients of lutein. It is often used in macular degeneration. eHealthMe is studying from 1,687 Zeaxanthin users. Check the latest studies of Zeaxanthin.

What is Dry mouth?

Dry mouth is found to be associated with 2,090 drugs and 2,492 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dry mouth.

On Jul, 11, 2026

1,621 people reported to have side effects when taking Zeaxanthin.
Among them, 17 people (1.05%) have Dry mouth.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Dry mouth when taking Zeaxanthin? *

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Dry mouth when taking Zeaxanthin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zeaxanthin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dry mouth? *

Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 35.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 35.29%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 29.41%
Blood Phosphorus Increased: 4 people, 23.53%
Visual Impairment: 4 people, 23.53%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 23.53%
Constipation: 4 people, 23.53%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 4 people, 23.53%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 23.53%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 5 people, 29.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 29.41%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 29.41%
Ventricular Fibrillation (abnormally irregular heart rhythm): 4 people, 23.53%
Iron Deficiency: 4 people, 23.53%
Bacterial Infection: 4 people, 23.53%
Blood Phosphorus Increased: 4 people, 23.53%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 4 people, 23.53%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 4 people, 23.53%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 23.53%

* 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 lutein (the active ingredients of Zeaxanthin) and Zeaxanthin (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).

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