Arginine and Nasal congestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal congestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Arginine (l - arginine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Letairis, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal congestion when taking Arginine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,399 people who have side effects when taking Arginine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arginine?

Arginine has active ingredients of l - arginine. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 2,612 Arginine users. Check the latest studies of Arginine.

What is Nasal congestion?

Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels) is found to be associated with 1,763 drugs and 2,490 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal congestion.

On Jul, 10, 2026

2,399 people reported to have side effects when taking Arginine.
Among them, 11 people (0.46%) have Nasal congestion.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Arginine? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal congestion when taking Arginine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arginine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal congestion? *

Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Swelling: 2 people, 18.18%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 18.18%
Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 18.18%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Foot Fracture: 1 person, 9.09%
Epidural Fibrosis: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 54.55%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 9.09%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 9.09%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 9.09%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 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 l - arginine (the active ingredients of Arginine) and Arginine (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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