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

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pharyngitis 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 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, 29, 2026

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

Among these 53 people:

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

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

female: 48.98 %
male: 51.02 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Adalat? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pharyngitis? *

Dizziness: 20 people, 37.74%
Cough: 18 people, 33.96%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 15 people, 28.30%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 14 people, 26.42%
Headache (pain in head): 12 people, 22.64%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 22.64%
Weight Decreased: 11 people, 20.75%
Pain: 11 people, 20.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 18.87%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 10 people, 18.87%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 8 people, 15.09%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 7 people, 13.21%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 13.21%
Constipation: 6 people, 11.32%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 11.32%
Upper Respiratory Tract Inflammation: 5 people, 9.43%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 7.55%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 7.55%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 4 people, 7.55%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 7.55%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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