Zoloft and Haemolysis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemolysis 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 < 1 month also take Zofran, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemolysis 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 138,801 Zoloft users. Check the latest studies of Zoloft.

What is Haemolysis?

Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid) is found to be associated with 609 drugs and 838 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemolysis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

128,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoloft.
Among them, 49 people (0.04%) have Haemolysis.

Could Zoloft cause Haemolysis?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Zoloft when they have Haemolysis? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 53.06 %
  • male: 46.94 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 6.52 %
  • 20-29: 8.7 %
  • 30-39: 8.7 %
  • 40-49: 19.57 %
  • 50-59: 32.61 %
  • 60+: 23.91 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zoloft? *

  1. Zofran: 13 people, 26.53%
  2. Ambien: 12 people, 24.49%
  3. Lasix: 12 people, 24.49%
  4. Plavix: 12 people, 24.49%
  5. Morphine: 11 people, 22.45%
  6. Spironolactone: 11 people, 22.45%
  7. Lexapro: 11 people, 22.45%
  8. Zantac: 10 people, 20.41%
  9. Alprazolam: 10 people, 20.41%
  10. Vytorin: 10 people, 20.41%

What are other side effects people have besides Haemolysis? *

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 16 people, 32.65%
  2. Acute Kidney Failure: 14 people, 28.57%
  3. Haemoglobin Decreased: 10 people, 20.41%
  4. Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 10 people, 20.41%
  5. Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 10 people, 20.41%
  6. Pneumonia: 10 people, 20.41%
  7. Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 10 people, 20.41%
  8. Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 9 people, 18.37%
  9. Cerebellar Ischaemia (lack of blood supply to cerebeller): 9 people, 18.37%
  10. Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 18.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 6.12%
  2. Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 6.12%
  3. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 3 people, 6.12%
  4. Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 3 people, 6.12%
  5. Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 6.12%
  6. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 6.12%
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 4.08%
  8. Hepatitis C: 2 people, 4.08%
  9. Sedation: 1 person, 2.04%
  10. General Anaesthesia: 1 person, 2.04%

* 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 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.

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