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

Summary:

Lipoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Metformin, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lipoma 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 153,305 Sertraline users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline.

What is Lipoma?

Lipoma (a growth of fatty tissue that slowly develops just under your skin) is found to be associated with 507 drugs and 613 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lipoma.

On Aug, 12, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Lipoma.

Among these 13 people:

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

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lipoma? *

Weight Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 30.77%
Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Dizziness: 3 people, 23.08%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Impaired Healing: 2 people, 15.38%
Body Height Decreased: 2 people, 15.38%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 15.38%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 30.77%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 30.77%
Back Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 15.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 7.69%
Bleeding Disorders: 1 person, 7.69%
Blood Iron Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Lipoma:

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Lipoma (613 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) 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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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