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

Summary:

Impulsive behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline hydrochloride (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluoxetine, and have Emotional distress.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impulsive behavior 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 28,200 Sertraline hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline hydrochloride.

What is Impulsive behavior?

Impulsive behavior is found to be associated with 281 drugs and 511 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impulsive behavior.

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On Aug, 12, 2026

25,997 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline hydrochloride.
Among them, 36 people (0.14%) have Impulsive behavior.

Could Sertraline hydrochloride cause Impulsive behavior?

Among these 36 people:

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

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

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline hydrochloride? *

Fluoxetine: 7 people, 19.44%
Abilify: 5 people, 13.89%
Valdoxan: 5 people, 13.89%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 4 people, 11.11%
Depakote: 4 people, 11.11%
Lorazepam: 4 people, 11.11%
Mirtazapine: 3 people, 8.33%
Zolpidem Tartrate: 3 people, 8.33%
Valproate Sodium: 3 people, 8.33%
Escitalopram: 2 people, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Impulsive behavior? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 18 people, 50.00%
Suicide Attempt: 15 people, 41.67%
Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 13 people, 36.11%
Aggression: 12 people, 33.33%
Intentional Self-Injury: 11 people, 30.56%
Suicidal Ideation: 11 people, 30.56%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 9 people, 25.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 7 people, 19.44%
Anger: 7 people, 19.44%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 6 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychotic Disorder: 2 people, 5.56%
Emotional Distress: 2 people, 5.56%
Suicidal Ideation: 1 person, 2.78%
Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 1 person, 2.78%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 2.78%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 2.78%
Poor Quality Sleep: 1 person, 2.78%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 1 person, 2.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 2.78%
Drug Abuse: 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

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