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Ashwagandha side effects

Aggregated from 4 medical sources.

46 side effects

Side effectFrequencyWebMDMskcc.orgNm.orgHealth.com
NauseaNausea or vomitingNauseanausea
DrowsinesscommonDrowsinessDrowsinessDrowsinessdrowsiness
DiarrheaDiarrheaDiarrhea
HeadacheHeadacheHeadacheheadache
Stomach irritationcommonUpset stomachStomach irritationGastrointestinal upsetdigestive issues
GiddinessuncommonGiddiness
VertigouncommonVertigo
Nasal congestionuncommonNasal congestionnasal congestion
CoughuncommonCoughcough
ColduncommonCold
Decreased appetiteuncommonLoss of appetiteDecreased appetite
ConstipationConstipation
Dry mouthuncommonDry mouth
HyperactivityuncommonHyperactivity
Nocturnal crampsuncommonStomach crampsNocturnal crampsnight cramps
Blurring of visionuncommonBlurring of visionblurred vision
HyperacidityuncommonHyperacidity
Skin rashuncommonItching or skin rashSkin rashallergic reactions
Weight gainuncommonWeight gainweight gain
ThyrotoxicosisThyrotoxicosisincreased thyroid function
Burning of skinItchingBurning, itching, and discoloration of skin/mucous membraneitching
Ventricular tachycardiaVentricular tachycardia
Elevation of liver enzymesLiver damageElevation of liver enzymes
FatigueWeakness or unusual tirednessFatigueconstant fatigue
FeverFever or general ill feelingFever
EdemaEdema
Kidney transplant rejectionKidney transplant rejection
Liver injuryLiver damageLiver injuryliver injury
Acute steatohepatitisAcute steatohepatitis
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndromeReversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
ItchingItchingitching
HivesrareHivesallergic reactions
DizzinessDizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
Stomach crampsStomach cramps
Joint painJoint pain
JaundiceJaundicejaundice
Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite
Light-colored stoolLight-colored poop
Dark-colored urineDark-colored urine
Breathing problemsBreathing problems or wheezing
Racing heartRacing heart
General ill feelingFever or general ill feeling
Swelling of faceSwelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
Trouble swallowingTrouble swallowing or throat tightness
Throat tightnessTrouble swallowing or throat tightness
Hallucinogenic effectsuncommonHallucinogenic

6 additional sourcesdidn't return structured side-effect data: Ods.od.nih.gov, Ubiehealth.com, Evinature.com, Uclahealth.org, Merckmanuals.com, Docus.ai.

Demographic risk groups

GroupRiskSources
childrenhigher riskWebMD
pregnantunknown effectWebMD, Health.com
breastfeedingsafety in breast milkWebMD, Health.com
Pregnant womenAbortionMskcc.org
Patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancerIncreased testosterone levelsMskcc.org
Patients taking benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, or barbituratesAdditive sedative effectsMskcc.org
Pregnant peoplestimulate the uterusNm.org
People with hyperthyroid conditionsincrease thyroid hormonesNm.org
People with certain autoimmune conditionsunknownNm.org
People with cancerimpact hormonesNm.org
prostate cancerunsafeHealth.com
autoimmune diseaseunsafeHealth.com
liver diseaseunsafeHealth.com
thyroid problemsunsafeHealth.com
hyperthyroidismworsen symptomsHealth.com
surgeryinterfere with anesthesiaHealth.com
Ashwagandha Side Effects — Compared Across 4 Medical Sources | MedSideInfo