Charcoal and Aripiprazole drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Charcoal (activated charcoal) and Aripiprazole (aripiprazole). Common drug interactions include completed suicide among females and bundle branch block left among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Charcoal and Aripiprazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Charcoal?

Charcoal has active ingredients of activated charcoal. eHealthMe is studying from 1,179 Charcoal users. Check the latest studies of Charcoal.

What is Aripiprazole?

Aripiprazole has active ingredients of aripiprazole. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 39,143 Aripiprazole users. Check the latest studies of Aripiprazole.



On Jul, 10, 2026

18 people who take Charcoal and Aripiprazole together, and have interactions are studied.

Charcoal and Aripiprazole drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Charcoal and Aripiprazole, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)
  2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  3. Bezoar (mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system)
  4. Body temperature increased
  5. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  6. Dry mouth
  7. Extrapyramidal disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck)
  8. Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
  9. Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes)
  10. Hypoperfusion (decreased blood flow through an organ)

male:

  1. Bundle branch block left (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the left ventricle)
  2. Electrocardiogram qrs complex prolonged
  3. Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
  4. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  5. Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood)
  6. Overdose
  7. Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node)
  8. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  9. Dystonia (abnormal muscle tone)
  10. Oromandibular dystonia (affecting the ability to chew, speak and swallow)

What are the common drug interactions of Charcoal and Aripiprazole, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Overdose
  2. Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node)
  3. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  4. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  5. Bezoar (mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system)
  6. Body temperature increased
  7. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  8. Dry mouth
  9. Dystonia (abnormal muscle tone)
  10. Extrapyramidal disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck)

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
  2. Overdose
  3. Suicide attempt
  4. Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Completed suicide (act of taking one's own life)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Suicide Attempt: 1 person, 5.56%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.56%
  3. Overdose: 1 person, 5.56%
  4. Nervousness: 1 person, 5.56%
  5. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 activated charcoal and aripiprazole (the active ingredients of Charcoal and Aripiprazole, respectively), and Charcoal and Aripiprazole (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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