Tryptophan and Joint swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Tryptophan (l - tryptophan), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Magnesium, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint swelling 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 Joint swelling?

Joint swelling is found to be associated with 2,120 drugs and 2,934 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint swelling.



On Jul, 15, 2026

636 people reported to have side effects when taking Tryptophan.
Among them, 11 people (1.73%) have Joint swelling.

Could Tryptophan cause Joint swelling?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Joint swelling when taking Tryptophan? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Joint swelling when taking Tryptophan? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Tryptophan? *

  1. Omega 3: 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Ocrevus: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Magnesium: 4 people, 36.36%
  4. Zoloft: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Insulin: 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Armour Thyroid: 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Asa: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Betaine: 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Calcium: 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Calcium Citrate: 2 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Joint swelling? *

  1. Neck Pain: 6 people, 54.55%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 54.55%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 45.45%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 45.45%
  5. Thyroid Diseases: 5 people, 45.45%
  6. Feeling Hot: 5 people, 45.45%
  7. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Human Papilloma Virus Test Positive: 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Weight Loss: 2 people, 18.18%
  3. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Amino Acid Level Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Asthma: 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Depression: 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%

* 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).

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