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

Summary:

Volvulus is reported as a side effect among people who take Tylenol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Benadryl, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Volvulus 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 222,309 Tylenol users. Check the latest studies of Tylenol.

What is Volvulus?

Volvulus (obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine) is found to be associated with 278 drugs and 374 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Volvulus.

On Jul, 13, 2026

217,809 people reported to have side effects when taking Tylenol.
Among them, 64 people (0.03%) have Volvulus.

Among these 64 people:

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

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

female: 77.97 %
male: 22.03 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Tylenol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Volvulus? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 16 people, 25.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 23.44%
Pneumonia: 13 people, 20.31%
Weight Decreased: 11 people, 17.19%
Weakness: 11 people, 17.19%
Fever: 10 people, 15.62%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 15.62%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 9 people, 14.06%
Infection: 9 people, 14.06%
Dizziness: 9 people, 14.06%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 13 people, 20.31%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 10 people, 15.62%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 10.94%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 7 people, 10.94%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 6 people, 9.38%
Bladder Disorder: 6 people, 9.38%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 6 people, 9.38%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 6.25%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 4.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Volvulus:

Volvulus (278 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Volvulus:

Volvulus (374 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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