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

Summary:

Gout is reported as a side effect among people who take Amitriptyline hydrochloride (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Acetaminophen, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gout 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 Gout?

Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body) is found to be associated with 1,149 drugs and 1,310 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gout.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

16,582 people reported to have side effects when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride.
Among them, 16 people (0.1%) have Gout.

Could Amitriptyline hydrochloride cause Gout?

Among these 16 people:

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

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

Acetaminophen: 7 people, 43.75%
Allopurinol: 6 people, 37.50%
Montelukast Sodium: 5 people, 31.25%
Symbicort: 5 people, 31.25%
Metoprolol Succinate: 4 people, 25.00%
Prednisone: 4 people, 25.00%
Gabapentin: 4 people, 25.00%
Proair Hfa: 4 people, 25.00%
Lactobacillus Acidophilus: 4 people, 25.00%
Fluticasone Propionate: 4 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Gout? *

Morganella Infection (infection by morganella morganii bacteria): 4 people, 25.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 25.00%
Vision Blurred: 3 people, 18.75%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 3 people, 18.75%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 18.75%
Fall: 3 people, 18.75%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 12.50%
Faeces Discolored: 2 people, 12.50%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 12.50%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Weakness: 1 person, 6.25%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 1 person, 6.25%
Spinal Column Stenosis (narrowing of spinal column): 1 person, 6.25%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%
Herpes Zoster: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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?

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