Atacand and Ecchymosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ecchymosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Atacand (candesartan cilexetil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ecchymosis when taking Atacand. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,732 people who have side effects when taking Atacand from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Atacand?

Atacand has active ingredients of candesartan cilexetil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 22,473 Atacand users. Check the latest studies of Atacand.

What is Ecchymosis?

Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath) is found to be associated with 1,019 drugs and 1,080 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ecchymosis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

21,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Atacand.
Among them, 51 people (0.23%) have Ecchymosis.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Atacand when they have Ecchymosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Ecchymosis when taking Atacand? *

female: 72.55 %
male: 27.45 %

What is the age of people who have Ecchymosis when taking Atacand? *

What are other drugs people take besides Atacand? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ecchymosis? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 13 people, 25.49%
Fall: 13 people, 25.49%
Joint Pain: 12 people, 23.53%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 13.73%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 13.73%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 13.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 13.73%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 13.73%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 13.73%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 7.84%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 7.84%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 5.88%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.88%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 3.92%
Skin Cancer: 1 person, 1.96%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 1.96%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 1.96%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 1.96%
Diabetes: 1 person, 1.96%

* 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 candesartan cilexetil (the active ingredients of Atacand) and Atacand (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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