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

Summary:

Uveitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Elavil (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Imitrex, and have High blood pressure.

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

Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea) is found to be associated with 831 drugs and 1,528 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Uveitis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

19,133 people reported to have side effects when taking Elavil.
Among them, 14 people (0.07%) have Uveitis.

Among these 14 people:

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Elavil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Uveitis? *

Eye Inflammation: 3 people, 21.43%
Joint Swelling: 3 people, 21.43%
Eye Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Scotoma (an area of diminished vision within the visual field): 3 people, 21.43%
Fever: 3 people, 21.43%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 3 people, 21.43%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 3 people, 21.43%
Influenza Like Illness: 2 people, 14.29%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 14.29%
Optic Papillitis (inflammation of the optic nerve head): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 28.57%
Behcet's Syndrome (involves inflammation of the blood vessels): 3 people, 21.43%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 14.29%
Polymyalgia (pain in many muscles): 2 people, 14.29%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 2 people, 14.29%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 7.14%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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

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