Adalat cc and Pharyngitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pharyngitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Adalat cc (nifedipine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Verapamil Hcl, and have Acromegaly.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pharyngitis when taking Adalat cc. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,914 people who have side effects when taking Adalat cc from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adalat cc?

Adalat cc has active ingredients of nifedipine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 5,019 Adalat cc users. Check the latest studies of Adalat cc.

What is Pharyngitis?

Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat) is found to be associated with 1,216 drugs and 1,210 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pharyngitis.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

4,914 people reported to have side effects when taking Adalat cc.
Among them, 17 people (0.35%) have Pharyngitis.

Could Adalat cc cause Pharyngitis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Adalat cc when they have Pharyngitis? *

  • < 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 Pharyngitis when taking Adalat cc? *

  • female: 29.41 %
  • male: 70.59 %

What is the age of people who have Pharyngitis when taking Adalat cc? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 47.06 %
  • 60+: 52.94 %

What are other drugs people take besides Adalat cc? *

  1. Lipitor: 6 people, 35.29%
  2. Metformin: 6 people, 35.29%
  3. Xarelto: 6 people, 35.29%
  4. Atacand: 6 people, 35.29%
  5. Verapamil Hcl: 6 people, 35.29%
  6. Pantoprazole: 4 people, 23.53%
  7. Gravol: 4 people, 23.53%
  8. Fosrenol: 4 people, 23.53%
  9. Simponi: 4 people, 23.53%
  10. Sevelamer Hydrochloride: 2 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Pharyngitis? *

  1. Cough: 10 people, 58.82%
  2. Dizziness: 10 people, 58.82%
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 47.06%
  4. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 6 people, 35.29%
  5. Diarrhea: 6 people, 35.29%
  6. Body Temperature Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
  7. Pain: 6 people, 35.29%
  8. Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 6 people, 35.29%
  9. Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased: 6 people, 35.29%
  10. Weight Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 6 people, 35.29%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 29.41%
  3. Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 3 people, 17.65%
  4. Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 1 person, 5.88%
  5. Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 1 person, 5.88%
  6. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 nifedipine (the active ingredients of Adalat cc) and Adalat cc (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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