Limbitrol and Depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Limbitrol (amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Oxycontin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Depression when taking Limbitrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 361 people who have side effects when taking Limbitrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Limbitrol?

Limbitrol has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 378 Limbitrol users. Check the latest studies of Limbitrol.

What is Depression?

Depression is found to be associated with 3,170 drugs and 4,130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Depression.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

361 people reported to have side effects when taking Limbitrol.
Among them, 38 people (10.53%) have Depression.

Could Limbitrol cause Depression?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Limbitrol when they have Depression? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Depression when taking Limbitrol? *

  • female: 52.94 %
  • male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Depression when taking Limbitrol? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 4.76 %
  • 30-39: 23.81 %
  • 40-49: 14.29 %
  • 50-59: 19.05 %
  • 60+: 38.1 %

What are other drugs people take besides Limbitrol? *

  1. Oxycontin: 17 people, 44.74%
  2. Lortab: 15 people, 39.47%
  3. Elavil: 15 people, 39.47%
  4. Coumadin: 14 people, 36.84%
  5. Aspirin: 13 people, 34.21%
  6. Lasix: 12 people, 31.58%
  7. Zometa: 11 people, 28.95%
  8. Naprosyn: 11 people, 28.95%
  9. Celebrex: 11 people, 28.95%
  10. Nexium: 11 people, 28.95%

What are other side effects people have besides Depression? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 44.74%
  2. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 16 people, 42.11%
  3. Pain: 16 people, 42.11%
  4. Chest Pain: 16 people, 42.11%
  5. Fever: 16 people, 42.11%
  6. Weakness: 15 people, 39.47%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 36.84%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 36.84%
  9. Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 36.84%
  10. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 13 people, 34.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 13.16%
  2. Pain: 4 people, 10.53%
  3. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 10.53%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.26%
  5. Quit Smoking: 2 people, 5.26%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 5.26%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 2.63%
  8. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 1 person, 2.63%
  9. Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 2.63%
  10. Constipation: 1 person, 2.63%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide (the active ingredients of Limbitrol) and Limbitrol (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.

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