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Tryptophan and Heart attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Tryptophan (l - tryptophan), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Potassium Citrate, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart attack when taking Tryptophan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 636 people who have side effects when taking Tryptophan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tryptophan?

Tryptophan has active ingredients of l - tryptophan. eHealthMe is studying from 700 Tryptophan users. Check the latest studies of Tryptophan.

What is Heart attack?

Heart attack is found to be associated with 2,490 drugs and 3,294 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart attack.

On Jun, 16, 2026

636 people reported to have side effects when taking Tryptophan.
Among them, 32 people (5.03%) have Heart attack.

Could Tryptophan cause Heart attack?

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Heart attack when taking Tryptophan? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Heart attack when taking Tryptophan? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 7.14 %
  • 50-59: 85.71 %
  • 60+: 7.14 %

What are other drugs people take besides Tryptophan? *

  1. Tylenol: 28 people, 87.50%
  2. Gadobutrol: 28 people, 87.50%
  3. Erythromycin: 28 people, 87.50%
  4. Codeine: 28 people, 87.50%
  5. Calcium Carbonate: 28 people, 87.50%
  6. Riboflavin: 28 people, 87.50%
  7. Potassium Citrate: 28 people, 87.50%
  8. Gabapentin: 27 people, 84.38%
  9. Penicillin V Potassium: 27 people, 84.38%
  10. Potassium Chloride: 27 people, 84.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Heart attack? *

  1. Influenza Like Illness: 28 people, 87.50%
  2. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 28 people, 87.50%
  3. Asthma: 28 people, 87.50%
  4. Drug Hypersensitivity: 28 people, 87.50%
  5. Itching: 28 people, 87.50%
  6. Drug Ineffective: 27 people, 84.38%
  7. Coronary Artery Occlusion (complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery): 2 people, 6.25%
  8. Investigation Abnormal: 2 people, 6.25%
  9. Embolism Venous (embolus may pass into the arterial system): 1 person, 3.12%
  10. Emotional Distress: 1 person, 3.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 6.25%
  2. Premenstrual Syndrome: 1 person, 3.12%
  3. Polycystic Ovary Disease (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing): 1 person, 3.12%
  4. Dementia (madness): 1 person, 3.12%
  5. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on l - tryptophan (the active ingredients of Tryptophan) and Tryptophan (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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