Tylenol and Cataplexy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cataplexy is reported as a side effect among people who take Tylenol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cataplexy when taking Tylenol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 217,809 people who have side effects when taking Tylenol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tylenol?

Tylenol has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 222,310 Tylenol users. Check the latest studies of Tylenol.

What is Cataplexy?

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness) is found to be associated with 287 drugs and 258 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataplexy.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

217,809 people reported to have side effects when taking Tylenol.
Among them, 30 people (0.01%) have Cataplexy.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Tylenol when they have Cataplexy? *

What is the gender of people who have Cataplexy when taking Tylenol? *

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

What is the age of people who have Cataplexy when taking Tylenol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tylenol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cataplexy? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 30.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 23.33%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 23.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 23.33%
Dizziness: 7 people, 23.33%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 20.00%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 20.00%
Weakness: 6 people, 20.00%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 16.67%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 26 people, 86.67%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 10.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 3.33%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 1 person, 3.33%
Fever: 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cataplexy:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cataplexy:

Cataplexy (258 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Tylenol) and Tylenol (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

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