Adalat and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Adalat (nifedipine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cleocin T, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Adalat. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,643 people who have side effects when taking Adalat from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adalat?

Adalat has active ingredients of nifedipine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 20,940 Adalat users. Check the latest studies of Adalat.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,354 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Aug, 05, 2026

20,643 people reported to have side effects when taking Adalat.
Among them, 53 people (0.26%) have Acne.

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Adalat when they have Acne? *

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Adalat? *

female: 86 %
male: 14 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Adalat? *

Cleocin T: 13 people, 24.53%
Zyrtec: 12 people, 22.64%
Ranitidine: 12 people, 22.64%
Amoxil: 12 people, 22.64%
Benadryl: 12 people, 22.64%
Clobetasol Propionate: 12 people, 22.64%
Compazine: 12 people, 22.64%
Embeline E: 12 people, 22.64%
Lac-Hydrin: 12 people, 22.64%
Levaquin: 12 people, 22.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 41.51%
Urinary Tract Infection: 20 people, 37.74%
Rashes (redness): 19 people, 35.85%
Constipation: 18 people, 33.96%
Fever: 15 people, 28.30%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 15 people, 28.30%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 14 people, 26.42%
Dry Skin: 14 people, 26.42%
Abdominal Pain: 14 people, 26.42%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 26.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 11 people, 20.75%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 16.98%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 9.43%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
Infection: 4 people, 7.55%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 4 people, 7.55%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 5.66%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 2 people, 3.77%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 2 people, 3.77%
Pain: 2 people, 3.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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) and Adalat (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).

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