Methamphetamine hydrochloride and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Methamphetamine hydrochloride (methamphetamine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, also take Fentanyl Citrate, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,043 people who have side effects when taking Methamphetamine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methamphetamine hydrochloride?

Methamphetamine hydrochloride has active ingredients of methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 1,434 Methamphetamine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Methamphetamine hydrochloride.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,225 drugs and 2,513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

1,043 people reported to have side effects when taking Methamphetamine hydrochloride.
Among them, 68 people (6.52%) have Cardiac arrest.

Could Methamphetamine hydrochloride cause Cardiac arrest?

Among these 68 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Methamphetamine hydrochloride? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Methamphetamine hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methamphetamine hydrochloride? *

Fentanyl Citrate: 16 people, 23.53%
Alprazolam: 10 people, 14.71%
Diazepam: 10 people, 14.71%
Acetaminophen And Hydrocodone Bitartrate: 6 people, 8.82%
Amphetamine: 5 people, 7.35%
Mirtazapine: 5 people, 7.35%
Morphine: 4 people, 5.88%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 3 people, 4.41%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 3 people, 4.41%
Fluoxetine: 2 people, 2.94%

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

Breathing - Slowed Or Stopped: 60 people, 88.24%
Completed Suicide (act of taking one's own life): 6 people, 8.82%
Poisoning: 6 people, 8.82%
Death: 4 people, 5.88%
Overdose: 4 people, 5.88%
Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart): 3 people, 4.41%
White Blood Cell Count Abnormal: 2 people, 2.94%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 2 people, 2.94%
Acute Hepatic Failure: 2 people, 2.94%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 2.94%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicide Attempt: 1 person, 1.47%
Sinus Rhythm (normal beating of the heart): 1 person, 1.47%
Pain: 1 person, 1.47%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.47%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methamphetamine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Methamphetamine hydrochloride) and Methamphetamine hydrochloride (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?

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