Sertraline and Pneumonia staphylococcal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumonia staphylococcal is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Alprazolam, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia staphylococcal 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 Pneumonia staphylococcal?

Pneumonia staphylococcal (pneumonia staphylococcal infections are usually caused by the organism staphylococcus aureus) is found to be associated with 447 drugs and 564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia staphylococcal.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Pneumonia staphylococcal.

Could Sertraline cause Pneumonia staphylococcal?

Among these 23 people:

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

female: 52.38 %
male: 47.62 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia staphylococcal? *

Suicide Attempt: 4 people, 17.39%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 4 people, 17.39%
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (a life-threatening neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic agents): 4 people, 17.39%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 17.39%
Heart Attack: 3 people, 13.04%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 3 people, 13.04%
Fever: 3 people, 13.04%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 13.04%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 13.04%
Consciousness - Decreased: 3 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 17.39%
Dry Mouth: 3 people, 13.04%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 13.04%
Automatic Bladder (nerve impulses between the bladder and the spinal cord remain intact and the bladder can be trained to empty by reflex (spastic) action): 3 people, 13.04%
Blood Disorder: 3 people, 13.04%
Cellulitis Staphylococcal (a type of bacteria originated skin soft tissue infection): 3 people, 13.04%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 13.04%
Spinal Column Stenosis (narrowing of spinal column): 3 people, 13.04%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 3 people, 13.04%
Iron Deficiency: 3 people, 13.04%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Pneumonia staphylococcal:

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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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