Elavil and Herpes simplex - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes simplex is reported as a side effect among people who take Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Zometa, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes simplex 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 Herpes simplex?

Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection) is found to be associated with 715 drugs and 895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes simplex.

On Jul, 25, 2026

19,133 people reported to have side effects when taking Elavil.
Among them, 67 people (0.35%) have Herpes simplex.

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Elavil when they have Herpes simplex? *

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

female: 55.22 %
male: 44.78 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Elavil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes simplex? *

Stress And Anxiety: 39 people, 58.21%
Pain: 38 people, 56.72%
Pneumonia: 32 people, 47.76%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 44.78%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 25 people, 37.31%
Fever: 25 people, 37.31%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 24 people, 35.82%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 24 people, 35.82%
Chest Pain: 24 people, 35.82%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 23 people, 34.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 16 people, 23.88%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 8 people, 11.94%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 7 people, 10.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 8.96%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 8.96%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 7.46%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 5 people, 7.46%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 7.46%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 5.97%
Asthma: 4 people, 5.97%

* 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.

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