Strattera and Vitamin b12 deficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vitamin b12 deficiency is found among people who take Strattera, especially for people who are male, 20-29 old.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Strattera and have Vitamin b12 deficiency. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,114 people who have side effects when taking Strattera 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 Sep, 08, 2023

27,114 people reported to have side effects when taking Strattera.
Among them, 6 people (0.02%) have Vitamin b12 deficiency.

What is Strattera?

Strattera has active ingredients of atomoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 28,533 Strattera users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Vitamin b12 deficiency?

Vitamin b12 deficiency is found to be associated with 1,395 drugs and 705 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Strattera and Vitamin b12 deficiency reports submitted per year:

Could Strattera cause Vitamin b12 deficiency?

Gender of people who have Vitamin b12 deficiency when taking Strattera *:

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

Age of people who have Vitamin b12 deficiency when taking Strattera *:

Common drugs people take besides Strattera *:

Common side effects people have besides Vitamin b12 deficiency *:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 50.00%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 33.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 33.33%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 33.33%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 33.33%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 33.33%
Small Intestinal Obstruction (blockage in small intestine): 2 people, 33.33%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 16.67%
Diverticulum Intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine): 1 person, 16.67%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 16.67%

Common conditions people have *:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 2 people, 33.33%
Neurotransmitter Level Altered: 1 person, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 16.67%
Abdominal Discomfort: 1 person, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Strattera and have Vitamin b12 deficiency?

Check whether Vitamin b12 deficiency 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

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

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How severe was Vitamin b12 deficiency and when was it recovered:

Vitamin b12 deficiency in Strattera

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of atomoxetine hydrochloride:

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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Strattera:

Strattera (28,533 reports)

Common Strattera side effects:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,252 reports
Drug ineffective: 2,096 reports
Drowsiness: 2,067 reports
Headache (pain in head): 1,415 reports
Nausea and vomiting: 1,291 reports
Dizziness: 1,266 reports

Browse all side effects of Strattera:

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Vitamin b12 deficiency treatments and more:

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Common drugs associated with Vitamin b12 deficiency:

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atomoxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Strattera) and Strattera (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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