Paracetamol and Screaming - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Screaming is reported as a side effect among people who take Paracetamol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lipitor, and have Arrhythmias.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Screaming 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 Screaming?

Screaming (a long loud piercing cry) is found to be associated with 552 drugs and 775 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Screaming.

On Aug, 03, 2026

114,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Paracetamol.
Among them, 39 people (0.03%) have Screaming.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Paracetamol when they have Screaming? *

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

female: 88.24 %
male: 11.76 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Paracetamol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Screaming? *

Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 13 people, 33.33%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 13 people, 33.33%
Drowsiness: 13 people, 33.33%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 12 people, 30.77%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 12 people, 30.77%
Confusional State: 12 people, 30.77%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 12 people, 30.77%
Movement Disorder (neurological syndromes where they may be excess of movement or a paucity of movement that is not connected to weakness): 11 people, 28.21%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 28.21%
Neck Pain: 10 people, 25.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vitamin B Complex Deficiency: 7 people, 17.95%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 17.95%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 7 people, 17.95%
Indigestion: 7 people, 17.95%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 7 people, 17.95%
Depression: 7 people, 17.95%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 7 people, 17.95%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 7 people, 17.95%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 15.38%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 15.38%

* 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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