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

Summary:

Fistula is reported as a side effect among people who take Atacand (candesartan cilexetil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Plavix, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fistula 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 Fistula?

Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two) is found to be associated with 842 drugs and 906 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fistula.

On Jul, 20, 2026

21,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Atacand.
Among them, 22 people (0.1%) have Fistula.

Among these 22 people:

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

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

female: 27.27 %
male: 72.73 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Atacand? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fistula? *

Peripheral Vascular Disorder: 9 people, 40.91%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 8 people, 36.36%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 31.82%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 27.27%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 27.27%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 27.27%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 27.27%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 22.73%
Influenza Like Illness: 5 people, 22.73%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 27.27%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 5 people, 22.73%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 18.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 9.09%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.55%
Type 1 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.55%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 4.55%
Ovarian Cysts (fluid filled sacs of the ovary): 1 person, 4.55%
Infection: 1 person, 4.55%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.55%

* 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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