Zoloft and Appendix disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Appendix disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Fosamax, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Appendix disorder when taking Zoloft. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 128,159 people who have side effects when taking Zoloft from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zoloft?

Zoloft has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 138,798 Zoloft users. Check the latest studies of Zoloft.

What is Appendix disorder?

Appendix disorder is found to be associated with 213 drugs and 405 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Appendix disorder.

On Jul, 09, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 22 people (0.02%) have Appendix disorder.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Zoloft when they have Appendix disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Appendix disorder when taking Zoloft? *

female: 72.22 %
male: 27.78 %

What is the age of people who have Appendix disorder when taking Zoloft? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

What are other side effects people have besides Appendix disorder? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 10 people, 45.45%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 9 people, 40.91%
Tooth Disorder (tooth disease): 8 people, 36.36%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 8 people, 36.36%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 36.36%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 36.36%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 36.36%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 7 people, 31.82%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 31.82%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 7 people, 31.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 7 people, 31.82%
Migraine (headache): 6 people, 27.27%
Head Injury: 6 people, 27.27%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.64%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 9.09%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 9.09%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 4.55%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.55%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Appendix disorder:

Appendix disorder (213 drugs)

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Appendix disorder (405 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sertraline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zoloft) and Zoloft (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?

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