Zoloft and Cerebral palsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cerebral palsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Xanax, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cerebral palsy 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 Cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is found to be associated with 129 drugs and 343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cerebral palsy.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 44 people (0.03%) have Cerebral palsy.

Among these 44 people:

How long have people been on Zoloft when they have Cerebral palsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Cerebral palsy when taking Zoloft? *

female: 51.16 %
male: 48.84 %

What is the age of people who have Cerebral palsy when taking Zoloft? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cerebral palsy? *

Developmental Delay: 14 people, 31.82%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 12 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 27.27%
Fall: 11 people, 25.00%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 11 people, 25.00%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 11 people, 25.00%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 10 people, 22.73%
Feeding Disorder Neonatal (when newborn refuse to drink milk): 10 people, 22.73%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 22.73%
Loss Of Consciousness: 9 people, 20.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 20.45%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 8 people, 18.18%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 6 people, 13.64%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 6 people, 13.64%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 4 people, 9.09%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 4 people, 9.09%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 9.09%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 9.09%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 9.09%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 1 person, 2.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

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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