Sertraline and Laryngitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Laryngitis is found among people who take Sertraline, especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Sertraline and have Laryngitis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 123,363 people who have side effects when taking Sertraline from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 03, 2023

123,363 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 80 people (0.06%) have Laryngitis.

What is Sertraline?

Sertraline has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 129,481 Sertraline users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Laryngitis?

Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) is found to be associated with 1,441 drugs and 800 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Sertraline and Laryngitis reports submitted per year:

Time on Sertraline when people have Laryngitis *:

Gender of people who have Laryngitis when taking Sertraline *:

female: 91.14 %
male: 8.86 %

Age of people who have Laryngitis when taking Sertraline *:

Common drugs people take besides Sertraline *:

Common side effects people have besides Laryngitis *:

Cough: 17 people, 21.25%
Chest Pain: 16 people, 20.00%
Breathing Difficulty: 15 people, 18.75%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 14 people, 17.50%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 13 people, 16.25%
Weakness: 12 people, 15.00%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 15.00%
Fever: 12 people, 15.00%
Dizziness: 12 people, 15.00%
Fall: 11 people, 13.75%

Common conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 16.25%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 10.00%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 6 people, 7.50%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 7.50%
Pain: 5 people, 6.25%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 5 people, 6.25%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 6.25%
Asthma: 5 people, 6.25%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 5.00%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 4 people, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Sertraline and have Laryngitis?

Check whether Laryngitis is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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 .

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All the drugs that are associated with Laryngitis:

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Common conditions associated with Laryngitis:

Rheumatoid arthritis: 1,567 reports
Asthma: 727 reports
Multiple sclerosis: 546 reports
Psoriasis: 448 reports
High blood pressure: 438 reports
Osteoporosis: 430 reports
Pain: 389 reports
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 366 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Laryngitis:

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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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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