Elavil and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Flagyl, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Elavil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,133 people who have side effects when taking Elavil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Elavil?

Elavil has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 20,724 Elavil users. Check the latest studies of Elavil.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,043 drugs and 1,781 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Apr, 22, 2026

19,133 people reported to have side effects when taking Elavil.
Among them, 52 people (0.27%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Elavil cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 52 people:

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Elavil? *

female: 82.69 %
male: 17.31 %

What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Elavil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Elavil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

Weakness: 36 people, 69.23%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 31 people, 59.62%
Swelling: 29 people, 55.77%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 29 people, 55.77%
Pain In Jaw: 29 people, 55.77%
Swallowing Difficulty: 28 people, 53.85%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 26 people, 50.00%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 26 people, 50.00%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 25 people, 48.08%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 25 people, 48.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 18 people, 34.62%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 32.69%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 10 people, 19.23%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 11.54%
Cystitis Noninfective (non-infectious inflammation of the wall of the bladder): 4 people, 7.69%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.77%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 5.77%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 5.77%
Pain: 2 people, 3.85%
Itching: 2 people, 3.85%

* 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 Elavil) and Elavil (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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