Amlodipine and Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is reported as a side effect among people who take Amlodipine (amlodipine besylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Furosemide, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura when taking Amlodipine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 346,875 people who have side effects when taking Amlodipine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amlodipine?

Amlodipine has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 354,833 Amlodipine users. Check the latest studies of Amlodipine.

What is Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting) is found to be associated with 345 drugs and 874 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

346,875 people reported to have side effects when taking Amlodipine.
Among them, 60 people (0.02%) have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Could Amlodipine cause Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Among these 60 people:

How long have people been on Amlodipine when they have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? *

What is the gender of people who have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura when taking Amlodipine? *

female: 50.85 %
male: 49.15 %

What is the age of people who have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura when taking Amlodipine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amlodipine? *

Furosemide: 7 people, 11.67%
Acetaminophen: 6 people, 10.00%
Nplate: 6 people, 10.00%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 10.00%
Metoprolol Tartrate: 5 people, 8.33%
Micardis: 5 people, 8.33%
Prednisone: 5 people, 8.33%
Citalopram Hydrobromide: 4 people, 6.67%
Magnesium Sulfate: 4 people, 6.67%
Clopidogrel Bisulfate: 4 people, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 15 people, 25.00%
Bleeding Into The Skin: 4 people, 6.67%
Faeces Discolored: 3 people, 5.00%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 3 people, 5.00%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 3 people, 5.00%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 3 people, 5.00%
Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath): 3 people, 5.00%
Coughing Up Blood: 3 people, 5.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 5.00%
Mouth Haemorrhage (bleeding from mouth): 2 people, 3.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 5 people, 8.33%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 5.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.00%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 3.33%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 3.33%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 3.33%
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar bone): 2 people, 3.33%
Hypertensive Heart Disease: 2 people, 3.33%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 1.67%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 1.67%

* 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 amlodipine besylate (the active ingredients of Amlodipine) and Amlodipine (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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