Amitriptyline hydrochloride and Heart rate irregular - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart rate irregular is reported as a side effect among people who take Amitriptyline hydrochloride (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Losartan Potassium, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart rate irregular 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 Heart rate irregular?

Heart rate irregular is found to be associated with 1,528 drugs and 1,771 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart rate irregular.

On Jul, 07, 2026

16,582 people reported to have side effects when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride.
Among them, 25 people (0.15%) have Heart rate irregular.

Could Amitriptyline hydrochloride cause Heart rate irregular?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Amitriptyline hydrochloride when they have Heart rate irregular? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart rate irregular when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Heart rate irregular when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heart rate irregular? *

High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 48.00%
Dizziness: 12 people, 48.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 44.00%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 36.00%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 32.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 7 people, 28.00%
Balance Disorder: 7 people, 28.00%
Heart Rate Increased: 7 people, 28.00%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 6 people, 24.00%
Heart Rate Decreased: 6 people, 24.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 32.00%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 3 people, 12.00%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 3 people, 12.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 12.00%
Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 8.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 8.00%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%
Burning Sensation: 1 person, 4.00%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 1 person, 4.00%

* 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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