Paracetamol and Foetal arrhythmia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Foetal arrhythmia is reported as a side effect among people who take Paracetamol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluoxetine, and have Pelvic pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Foetal arrhythmia when taking Paracetamol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 114,713 people who have side effects when taking Paracetamol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paracetamol?

Paracetamol has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 115,650 Paracetamol users. Check the latest studies of Paracetamol.

What is Foetal arrhythmia?

Foetal arrhythmia (abnormal rate or rhythm of the foetus heartbeat) is found to be associated with 39 drugs and 120 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Foetal arrhythmia.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

114,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Paracetamol.
Among them, 42 people (0.04%) have Foetal arrhythmia.

Could Paracetamol cause Foetal arrhythmia?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Paracetamol when they have Foetal arrhythmia? *

What is the gender of people who have Foetal arrhythmia when taking Paracetamol? *

female: 88.24 %
male: 11.76 %

What is the age of people who have Foetal arrhythmia when taking Paracetamol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paracetamol? *

Fluoxetine: 23 people, 54.76%
Codeine: 6 people, 14.29%
Imodium: 3 people, 7.14%
Fungizone: 3 people, 7.14%
Anafranil: 3 people, 7.14%
Morphine: 2 people, 4.76%
Vancomycin: 1 person, 2.38%
Piperacillin And Tazobactam: 1 person, 2.38%
Levofloxacin: 1 person, 2.38%
Econazole Nitrate: 1 person, 2.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Foetal arrhythmia? *

Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 36 people, 85.71%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 31 people, 73.81%
Developmental Delay: 31 people, 73.81%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 31 people, 73.81%
Premature Baby: 30 people, 71.43%
Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 28 people, 66.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 28 people, 66.67%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 27 people, 64.29%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother): 23 people, 54.76%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 23 people, 54.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pelvic Pain: 23 people, 54.76%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 20 people, 47.62%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 19 people, 45.24%
Back Disorder: 18 people, 42.86%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.76%
Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 2 people, 4.76%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 2 people, 4.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.76%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 2 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Paracetamol) and Paracetamol (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).

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