Amitriptyline hydrochloride and Dementia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dementia is reported as a side effect among people who take Amitriptyline hydrochloride (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Hydroxyzine, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dementia when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,582 people who have side effects when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amitriptyline hydrochloride?

Amitriptyline hydrochloride has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 20,054 Amitriptyline hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Amitriptyline hydrochloride.

What is Dementia?

Dementia (madness) is found to be associated with 1,210 drugs and 1,807 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dementia.

On Jul, 10, 2026

16,582 people reported to have side effects when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride.
Among them, 47 people (0.28%) have Dementia.

Could Amitriptyline hydrochloride cause Dementia?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Amitriptyline hydrochloride when they have Dementia? *

What is the gender of people who have Dementia when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

female: 89.74 %
male: 10.26 %

What is the age of people who have Dementia when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dementia? *

Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 38.30%
Parkinson's Disease: 16 people, 34.04%
Mental Impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition): 15 people, 31.91%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 15 people, 31.91%
Neutrophil Count Increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 15 people, 31.91%
On And Off Phenomenon: 15 people, 31.91%
Constipation: 15 people, 31.91%
Cerebral Atrophy (decrement in size of brain): 15 people, 31.91%
Resting Tremor (an involuntary somewhat rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation during resting condition): 15 people, 31.91%
Bradykinesia (decreased bodily movement. it is associated with basal ganglia diseases): 15 people, 31.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 15 people, 31.91%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 15 people, 31.91%
Parkinson's Disease: 15 people, 31.91%
Sleep Disorder: 15 people, 31.91%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 25.53%
Pneumonia: 12 people, 25.53%
Pain: 10 people, 21.28%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 9 people, 19.15%
Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 19.15%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 9 people, 19.15%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Li W, Lamichhane J, "From Heartbreak to Left Bundle Branch Block: A Case of Amitriptyline Overdose", American Journal of Therapeutics, 2017 Sep .
Li W, Lamichhane J, "From Heartbreak to Left Bundle Branch Block: A Case of Amitriptyline Overdose", American Journal of Therapeutics, 2017 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amitriptyline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Amitriptyline hydrochloride) and Amitriptyline hydrochloride (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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