Elavil and Encephalomalacia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Encephalomalacia is reported as a side effect among people who take Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vioxx, and have Calcium deficiency.

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

Encephalomalacia (localized softening of the brain substance, due to haemorrhage or inflammation) is found to be associated with 261 drugs and 392 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Encephalomalacia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 31, 2026

19,133 people reported to have side effects when taking Elavil.
Among them, 17 people (0.09%) have Encephalomalacia.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Encephalomalacia when taking Elavil? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Encephalomalacia when taking Elavil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Elavil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Encephalomalacia? *

Balance Disorder: 15 people, 88.24%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 14 people, 82.35%
Weakness: 13 people, 76.47%
Pain: 13 people, 76.47%
Pain In Jaw: 13 people, 76.47%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 13 people, 76.47%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 76.47%
Swallowing Difficulty: 13 people, 76.47%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 13 people, 76.47%
Injury: 13 people, 76.47%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 9 people, 52.94%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 9 people, 52.94%
Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 9 people, 52.94%
Lung Neoplasm (tumour of lung): 8 people, 47.06%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 17.65%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 11.76%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 11.76%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 11.76%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 1 person, 5.88%
Pulmonary Mass: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Elavil:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Encephalomalacia:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Encephalomalacia:

Encephalomalacia (392 conditions)

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

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