Zinc sulfate and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Zinc sulfate (zinc sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin C, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Zinc sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,625 people who have side effects when taking Zinc sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zinc sulfate?

Zinc sulfate has active ingredients of zinc sulfate. It is often used in zinc deficiency. eHealthMe is studying from 3,216 Zinc sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Zinc sulfate.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,610 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 10, 2026

2,625 people reported to have side effects when taking Zinc sulfate.
Among them, 80 people (3.05%) have Constipation.

Among these 80 people:

How long have people been on Zinc sulfate when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Zinc sulfate? *

female: 60.56 %
male: 39.44 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Zinc sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zinc sulfate? *

Aspirin: 29 people, 36.25%
Vitamin C: 29 people, 36.25%
Albuterol: 26 people, 32.50%
Acetaminophen: 24 people, 30.00%
Furosemide: 24 people, 30.00%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 22 people, 27.50%
Nitroglycerin: 22 people, 27.50%
Spiriva: 22 people, 27.50%
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride: 22 people, 27.50%
Calcium Carbonate: 22 people, 27.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Pain: 32 people, 40.00%
Fall: 27 people, 33.75%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 25 people, 31.25%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 24 people, 30.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 23 people, 28.75%
Balance Disorder: 22 people, 27.50%
Creatinine Renal Clearance Decreased: 21 people, 26.25%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 20 people, 25.00%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 20 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 28 people, 35.00%
High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 26.25%
Bladder Disorder: 20 people, 25.00%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 20 people, 25.00%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 20 people, 25.00%
Dementia (madness): 20 people, 25.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 20 people, 25.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 20 people, 25.00%
Chest Pain: 20 people, 25.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 20 people, 25.00%

* 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 zinc sulfate (the active ingredients of Zinc sulfate) and Zinc sulfate (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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