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

Summary:

Parosmia is reported as a side effect among people who take Amitriptyline hydrochloride (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Clonazepam, and have Indigestion.

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

Parosmia (distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odours that are not present) is found to be associated with 695 drugs and 766 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Parosmia.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

16,582 people reported to have side effects when taking Amitriptyline hydrochloride.
Among them, 51 people (0.31%) have Parosmia.

Could Amitriptyline hydrochloride cause Parosmia?

Among these 51 people:

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Amitriptyline hydrochloride? *

Omeprazole: 33 people, 64.71%
Lorazepam: 33 people, 64.71%
Mirtazapine: 33 people, 64.71%
Diazepam: 33 people, 64.71%
Clonazepam: 33 people, 64.71%
Paroxetine Hydrochloride: 32 people, 62.75%
Tramadol Hydrochloride: 28 people, 54.90%
Paroxetine: 26 people, 50.98%
Quetiapine Fumarate: 23 people, 45.10%
Codeine: 20 people, 39.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Parosmia? *

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 45 people, 88.24%
Suicidal Ideation: 45 people, 88.24%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 45 people, 88.24%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 45 people, 88.24%
Numbness And Tingling (unusual prickling sensations): 44 people, 86.27%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 44 people, 86.27%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 44 people, 86.27%
Nausea And Vomiting: 44 people, 86.27%
Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth): 44 people, 86.27%
Mydriasis (a dilation of the pupil): 44 people, 86.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sedation: 44 people, 86.27%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 44 people, 86.27%
Indigestion: 44 people, 86.27%
Psychotic Disorder: 43 people, 84.31%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 40 people, 78.43%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 40 people, 78.43%
Neck Pain: 40 people, 78.43%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 39 people, 76.47%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 38 people, 74.51%
Oculogyric Crisis (a spasmodic movement of the eyeballs into a fixed position due to medicine reaction): 38 people, 74.51%

* 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.

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