Nortriptyline hydrochloride and Hallucinations - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hallucinations is reported as a side effect among people who take Nortriptyline hydrochloride (nortriptyline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Loratadine, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hallucinations when taking Nortriptyline hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,475 people who have side effects when taking Nortriptyline hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nortriptyline hydrochloride?

Nortriptyline hydrochloride has active ingredients of nortriptyline hydrochloride. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 4,817 Nortriptyline hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Nortriptyline hydrochloride.

What is Hallucinations?

Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind) is found to be associated with 1,893 drugs and 2,728 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hallucinations.

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On Jul, 17, 2026

3,475 people reported to have side effects when taking Nortriptyline hydrochloride.
Among them, 12 people (0.35%) have Hallucinations.

Could Nortriptyline hydrochloride cause Hallucinations?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Nortriptyline hydrochloride when they have Hallucinations? *

What is the gender of people who have Hallucinations when taking Nortriptyline hydrochloride? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hallucinations when taking Nortriptyline hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nortriptyline hydrochloride? *

Loratadine: 5 people, 41.67%
Proair Hfa: 4 people, 33.33%
Vitamin C: 4 people, 33.33%
Dymista: 3 people, 25.00%
Lamotrigine: 3 people, 25.00%
Nuvigil: 3 people, 25.00%
Prednisone: 3 people, 25.00%
Ibuprofen: 3 people, 25.00%
Promethazine: 3 people, 25.00%
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Hallucinations? *

Suicidal Ideation: 4 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 33.33%
Binge Drinking (excessive alcohol use): 3 people, 25.00%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 25.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 25.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 2 people, 16.67%
Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 2 people, 16.67%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 25.00%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 25.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 25.00%
Idiopathic Urticaria (allergic reactions, presence of hives with unknown cause): 2 people, 16.67%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 8.33%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 1 person, 8.33%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (long lasting infection of nerves outside brain and spinal cord): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .
Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Boschee T, DO PGY II, "Acute Hallucinations: Where Did That Come From?", , 2007 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nortriptyline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Nortriptyline hydrochloride) and Nortriptyline 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.

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