Endep and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Endep (amitriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lyrica, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu when taking Endep. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 864 people who have side effects when taking Endep from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Endep?

Endep has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride. It is often used in fibromyalgia. eHealthMe is studying from 1,302 Endep users. Check the latest studies of Endep.

What is The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,185 drugs and 2,715 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On Jul, 11, 2026

864 people reported to have side effects when taking Endep.
Among them, 28 people (3.24%) have The flu.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Endep when they have The flu? *

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Endep? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Endep? *

What are other drugs people take besides Endep? *

Lyrica: 20 people, 71.43%
Panadol: 15 people, 53.57%
Vitamin D: 8 people, 28.57%
Clexane: 7 people, 25.00%
Nexium: 6 people, 21.43%
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride: 5 people, 17.86%
Ranitidine: 5 people, 17.86%
Ibuprofen: 5 people, 17.86%
Temazepam: 5 people, 17.86%
Valium: 5 people, 17.86%

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 75.00%
Vision Blurred: 17 people, 60.71%
Headache (pain in head): 17 people, 60.71%
Pain: 16 people, 57.14%
Weakness: 15 people, 53.57%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 15 people, 53.57%
Nausea And Vomiting: 15 people, 53.57%
Pain In Extremity: 15 people, 53.57%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 15 people, 53.57%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 14 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Migraine (headache): 12 people, 42.86%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 12 people, 42.86%
Back Pain: 10 people, 35.71%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 7 people, 25.00%
Flank Pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen): 7 people, 25.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 7 people, 25.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 21.43%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 10.71%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 10.71%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 3 people, 10.71%

* 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 Endep) and Endep (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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