Altace and Eye oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Altace (ramipril), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Gleevec, and have Gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye oedema when taking Altace. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,086 people who have side effects when taking Altace from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Altace?

Altace has active ingredients of ramipril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 23,681 Altace users. Check the latest studies of Altace.

What is Eye oedema?

Eye oedema (swelling or thickening of the macula, the area of the retina responsible for central vision) is found to be associated with 303 drugs and 453 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye oedema.

On Jul, 16, 2026

23,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Altace.
Among them, 11 people (0.05%) have Eye oedema.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Altace when they have Eye oedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Eye oedema when taking Altace? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Eye oedema when taking Altace? *

What are other drugs people take besides Altace? *

Diovan: 5 people, 45.45%
Ambien: 5 people, 45.45%
Norvasc: 5 people, 45.45%
Gleevec: 5 people, 45.45%
Meclizine: 4 people, 36.36%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 27.27%
Lipitor: 3 people, 27.27%
Xanax: 1 person, 9.09%
Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium: 1 person, 9.09%
Asacol: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Eye oedema? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 54.55%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 45.45%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 45.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 36.36%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 36.36%
Dizziness: 4 people, 36.36%
Fever: 3 people, 27.27%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 27.27%
Lip Swelling: 2 people, 18.18%
Throat Tightness: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 18.18%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 2 people, 18.18%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 9.09%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 1 person, 9.09%
Infarction (obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue): 1 person, 9.09%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 9.09%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 9.09%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 ramipril (the active ingredients of Altace) and Altace (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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