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

Summary:

Lung abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Lansoprazole, and have Hypovitaminosis.

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

What is Lung abscess?

Lung abscess (pus in lungs) is found to be associated with 289 drugs and 493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung abscess.

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eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Jul, 27, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Lung abscess.

Among these 11 people:

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lung abscess? *

Pneumonia: 7 people, 63.64%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 5 people, 45.45%
Wound Abscess (pus in wound): 2 people, 18.18%
Mean Cell Volume Increased (more than normal average red blood cell volume): 2 people, 18.18%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 2 people, 18.18%
Lymphoedema (localized fluid retention and tissue swelling): 2 people, 18.18%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 2 people, 18.18%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 2 people, 18.18%
Groin Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 18.18%
Back Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 2 people, 18.18%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 18.18%
Breakthrough Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 9.09%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 9.09%
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody Positive: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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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