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FDA Reported Benefiber Side Effects: haematochezia, diverticulitis, constipation, rash papular, rash, pruritus, flatulence, erythema, blister, syncope, hypertension.
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Benefiber Side Effects Report #5661108-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Feb 22, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with diverticulitis and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticulitis. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5670699-0
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bowel movement irregularity, haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5670990-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Mar 06, 2008. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5677866-0
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 239.9 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis, pallor, peripheral coldness, pharyngolaryngeal pain, tremor. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5679730-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Mar 13, 2008. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colonic polyp, constipation. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5679735-9
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2008. Male patient was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urinary retention. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5647456-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Feb 23, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, migraine, muscle spasms, rash, renal pain, skin burning sensation, skin exfoliation. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, INSULIN, LIDOERM, TAGAMET, DILAUDID. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5586195-5
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 31, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diverticulum and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5587573-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Dec 29, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood disorder. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5594185-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with dyspepsia and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased. BENEFIBER dosage: 3330 MG, TID, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5594186-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Jan 05, 2008. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, intestinal obstruction. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5599227-5
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with colitis ulcerative and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5552510-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Nov 29, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diverticulitis and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, loss of consciousness, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W, LISINOPRIL, CRESTOR. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5552644-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 91.93 lb, was diagnosed with glucose tolerance impaired and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, change of bowel habit, constipation, ileus paralytic, intestinal obstruction, oral intake reduced, pain. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER CHEWABLELET ORANGE, NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS, METFORMIN, LIPITOR, CYMBALTA, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5556330-3
Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN reported BENEFIBER problem on Nov 21, 2007. Female patient was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral pruritus, tongue oedema. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5579062-4
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 18.08 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flatulence, vomiting. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5510681-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Oct 26, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 91.93 lb, was diagnosed with glucose tolerance impaired and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, anorexia, change of bowel habit, constipation, ileus paralytic, intestinal obstruction, nausea, oral intake reduced. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER CHEWABLELET ORANGE, METFORMIN, LIPITOR, CYMBALTA, ASPIRIN, VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5512336-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bladder disorder, faeces hard. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5515227-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Oct 29, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: faeces discoloured, gastrointestinal disorder. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5523159-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal hypomotility and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5525487-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Nov 06, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flatulence, haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5525492-6
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, oedema peripheral, swelling face. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5526153-X
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported BENEFIBER problem on Nov 07, 2007. Female patient was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, lip swelling, pharyngeal oedema. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W, BENEFIBER W. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5531326-6
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Nov 19, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: clavicle fracture, cold sweat, dizziness, feeling abnormal, retching, upper limb fracture. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODURETIC, VENOCUR TRIPLEX. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5531715-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Nov 20, 2007. Male patient was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rectal haemorrhage. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5532720-X
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight decreased. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5475334-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with diverticulitis and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, breath odour. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5476685-8
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coeliac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, no therapeutic response. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EVOXIN. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5480657-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Sept 27, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, atrial fibrillation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, syncope. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5483629-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prothrombin time shortened. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, AVALIDE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5492686-8
Physician from BRAZIL reported BENEFIBER problem on Oct 06, 2007. Female patient, child 2 years of age, was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, pyrexia, vomiting, weight decreased. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5501202-3
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, constipation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, hyperhidrosis, overdose. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL, FLEET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5501250-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Oct 20, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with faeces hard and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight decreased. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5445763-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 25, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: labyrinthitis. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TANAKAN. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5445775-8
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported BENEFIBER problem on Aug 23, 2007. Male patient, child 3 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIUM, LAMICTAL, OMEPRAZOLE, LOSEC MUPS, VALPROATE, SONO BOM, TOPAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5449513-4
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 29, 2007. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, oedema peripheral. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5449889-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Aug 29, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: costochondritis, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorder. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DARVOCET. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5450691-1
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2007. Female patient was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vision blurred. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5455960-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Sept 07, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, METFORMIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5466373-6
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 228.0 lb, was diagnosed with faeces hard and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis, diverticulitis, faeces hard, overdose, rectal haemorrhage. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5470956-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with nutritional support and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, cardiac pacemaker insertion, dry mouth, kidney infection, neuropathy peripheral, prostatic disorder, retinal haemorrhage. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VESICARE, ACIPHEX, PLAVIX, FISH OIL, LACTULOSE. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5472232-5
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, constipation, gastrointestinal hypomotility, hyperhidrosis, hypertension, syncope. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5474191-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GABAPENTIN. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5474195-5
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, erythema, flatulence, pruritus, rash, rash papular. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5444430-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 87 years of age, was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5444444-8
BENEFIBER problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 16, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with diverticulitis and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER W, LISINOPRIL, CRESTOR. Patient recovered.
Benefiber Side Effects Report #5444488-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported BENEFIBER problem on Aug 16, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity and was treated with BENEFIBER. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder. BENEFIBER dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.