Amlodipine and Small intestinal perforation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Small intestinal perforation is reported as a side effect among people who take Amlodipine (amlodipine besylate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lenvima, and have Endometrial cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Small intestinal perforation 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 Small intestinal perforation?

Small intestinal perforation (hole in small intestine) is found to be associated with 232 drugs and 424 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Small intestinal perforation.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

346,875 people reported to have side effects when taking Amlodipine.
Among them, 43 people (0.01%) have Small intestinal perforation.

Could Amlodipine cause Small intestinal perforation?

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Amlodipine when they have Small intestinal perforation? *

What is the gender of people who have Small intestinal perforation when taking Amlodipine? *

female: 43.9 %
male: 56.1 %

What is the age of people who have Small intestinal perforation when taking Amlodipine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amlodipine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Small intestinal perforation? *

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 7 people, 16.28%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 9.30%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 9.30%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 6.98%
Large Intestine Perforation (hole in large intestine): 3 people, 6.98%
Intestinal Obstruction: 3 people, 6.98%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 6.98%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 6.98%
Food Poisoning (poison in food): 2 people, 4.65%
Wound Dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally): 2 people, 4.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Endometrial Cancer: 6 people, 13.95%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 9.30%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 6.98%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 6.98%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 6.98%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 6.98%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 2 people, 4.65%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 2 people, 4.65%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 4.65%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.65%

* 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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