Hearing loss in Sertraline - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Hearing loss, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Sertraline?

Sertraline has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 153,305 Sertraline users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline.

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On Aug, 18, 2026

22 people who have Hearing loss while taking Sertraline were studied.

Severity of Hearing loss *:

least: 22.22 %
moderate: 50.0 %
severe: 16.67 %
most severe: 11.11 %

When people recovered from Hearing loss *:

while on drug: 7.14 %
after off the drug: 7.14 %
not yet: 85.71 %

Effectiveness of Sertraline *:

not at all: 18.75 %
somewhat: 12.5 %
moderate: 25.0 %
high: 37.5 %
very high: 6.25 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 5.88 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 0.0 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 5.88 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 88.24 %

Time on Sertraline *:

Gender of people when taking Sertraline *:

female: 68.18 %
male: 31.82 %

Age of people when taking Sertraline *:

Conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 18.18%
Meniere's Disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree): 2 people, 9.09%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 9.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 9.09%
Allergies: 2 people, 9.09%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 4.55%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 4.55%
Arterial Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system): 1 person, 4.55%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.55%

Other drugs people take besides Sertraline *:

Other side effects people have besides Hearing loss *:

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 6 people, 27.27%
Vision Problems: 3 people, 13.64%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 9.09%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 9.09%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 4.55%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 4.55%
Hypermobile Joints (joints have an unusually large range of movement): 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.55%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 1 person, 4.55%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on sertraline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Sertraline). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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