Acetaminophen and Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetaminophen (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Yaz, and have Premenstrual syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis when taking Acetaminophen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 181,086 people who have side effects when taking Acetaminophen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 183,077 Acetaminophen users. Check the latest studies of Acetaminophen.

What is Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis?

Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (blood clot in the dural venous sinuses, which drain blood from the brain) is found to be associated with 109 drugs and 294 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

181,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetaminophen.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis.

Could Acetaminophen cause Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Acetaminophen when they have Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis when taking Acetaminophen? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis when taking Acetaminophen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetaminophen? *

Yaz: 5 people, 45.45%
Yasmin: 4 people, 36.36%
Motrin: 4 people, 36.36%
Prevacid: 4 people, 36.36%
Fioricet: 3 people, 27.27%
Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol: 3 people, 27.27%
Heparin: 2 people, 18.18%
Percocet: 2 people, 18.18%
Nuvaring: 2 people, 18.18%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 2 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis? *

Injury: 5 people, 45.45%
Papilloedema (optic disc swelling): 3 people, 27.27%
Medical Device Complication: 2 people, 18.18%
Seborrhoeic Keratosis (noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. they often appear on the back or chest): 2 people, 18.18%
Iatrogenic Injury (iatrogenic injury is a form of medical error): 2 people, 18.18%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 2 people, 18.18%
Fear Of Disease: 2 people, 18.18%
Melanocytic Naevus (a type of lesion that contains nevus cells (a type of melanocyte)): 2 people, 18.18%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 2 people, 18.18%
Eye Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Premenstrual Syndrome: 3 people, 27.27%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 18.18%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 18.18%
Depression: 2 people, 18.18%
Birth Control: 2 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Acetaminophen) and Acetaminophen (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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