Tofranil and Urinary tract infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary tract infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Tofranil (imipramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fosamax, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary tract infection when taking Tofranil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,933 people who have side effects when taking Tofranil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tofranil?

Tofranil has active ingredients of imipramine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 2,012 Tofranil users. Check the latest studies of Tofranil.

What is Urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infection is found to be associated with 3,014 drugs and 3,957 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary tract infection.

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On Jul, 27, 2026

1,933 people reported to have side effects when taking Tofranil.
Among them, 39 people (2.02%) have Urinary tract infection.

Could Tofranil cause Urinary tract infection?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Tofranil when they have Urinary tract infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary tract infection when taking Tofranil? *

female: 86.49 %
male: 13.51 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary tract infection when taking Tofranil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tofranil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary tract infection? *

Fall: 12 people, 30.77%
Pain In Extremity: 12 people, 30.77%
Weight Increased: 11 people, 28.21%
Acute Kidney Failure: 10 people, 25.64%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 23.08%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 23.08%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 23.08%
Constipation: 9 people, 23.08%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 20.51%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 20.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 8 people, 20.51%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 17.95%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 17.95%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 7 people, 17.95%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 17.95%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 10.26%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 10.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 7.69%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 3 people, 7.69%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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