Sertraline hydrochloride and Convulsion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Convulsion is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline hydrochloride (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Omeprazole, and have Epilepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Convulsion when taking Sertraline hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,997 people who have side effects when taking Sertraline hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sertraline hydrochloride?

Sertraline hydrochloride has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 28,199 Sertraline hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline hydrochloride.

What is Convulsion?

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body) is found to be associated with 1,844 drugs and 2,858 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Convulsion.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

25,997 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline hydrochloride.
Among them, 255 people (0.98%) have Convulsion.

Could Sertraline hydrochloride cause Convulsion?

Among these 255 people:

How long have people been on Sertraline hydrochloride when they have Convulsion? *

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What is the gender of people who have Convulsion when taking Sertraline hydrochloride? *

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What is the age of people who have Convulsion when taking Sertraline hydrochloride? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Sertraline hydrochloride:

Sertraline hydrochloride (28,199 reports)

Convulsion treatments and more:

Convulsion (99,535 reports)

How severe was Convulsion and when was it recovered:

Convulsion in Sertraline hydrochloride

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride:

Convulsion and drugs with ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride (2,066 reports)

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+

Browse all side effects of Sertraline hydrochloride:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Convulsion:

Convulsion (1,844 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Convulsion:

Convulsion (2,858 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

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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