Sertraline and Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal when taking Sertraline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 146,463 people who have side effects when taking Sertraline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sertraline?

Sertraline has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 153,304 Sertraline users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline.

What is Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal?

Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal is found to be associated with 539 drugs and 541 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal.

On Jul, 26, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 91 people (0.06%) have Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal.

Could Sertraline cause Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal?

Among these 91 people:

How long have people been on Sertraline when they have Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal when taking Sertraline? *

female: 65.43 %
male: 34.57 %

What is the age of people who have Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal when taking Sertraline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastrointestinal sounds abnormal? *

Diarrhea: 42 people, 46.15%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 36 people, 39.56%
High Blood Pressure: 33 people, 36.26%
Confusional State: 32 people, 35.16%
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 27 people, 29.67%
Delirium (wild excitement): 26 people, 28.57%
Swallowing Difficulty: 25 people, 27.47%
Neurological Decompensation (inability of brain to maintain proper function): 25 people, 27.47%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 18.68%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 17.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Delirium (wild excitement): 17 people, 18.68%
Dementia (madness): 17 people, 18.68%
Pseudodementia (severe form of depression that results from a progressive brain disorder in which cognitive changes mimic those of dementia): 13 people, 14.29%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 10 people, 10.99%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 6.59%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 3 people, 3.30%
Back Pain: 2 people, 2.20%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 2.20%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 2.20%
Diabetes: 2 people, 2.20%

* 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) and Sertraline (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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