Sertraline and Injection site abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Injection site abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Vivitrol, and have Alcoholism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Injection site abscess 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 Injection site abscess?

Injection site abscess is found to be associated with 199 drugs and 358 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Injection site abscess.

On Jul, 16, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Injection site abscess.

Could Sertraline cause Injection site abscess?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Injection site abscess when taking Sertraline? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Injection site abscess when taking Sertraline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Injection site abscess? *

Injection Site Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
Injection Site Swelling: 5 people, 35.71%
Injection Site Reaction: 5 people, 35.71%
Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 5 people, 35.71%
Injection Site Induration: 3 people, 21.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 21.43%
Injection Site Infection: 3 people, 21.43%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 14.29%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 14.29%
Injection Site Mass: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 4 people, 28.57%
Drug Dependence: 3 people, 21.43%
Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 2 people, 14.29%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 7.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.14%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 7.14%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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