Atacand and Gastric polyps - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastric polyps 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 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastric polyps 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 Gastric polyps?

Gastric polyps (abnormal growth of stomach tissue projecting from a mucous membrane) is found to be associated with 460 drugs and 488 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastric polyps.

On Jul, 13, 2026

21,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Atacand.
Among them, 17 people (0.08%) have Gastric polyps.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Atacand when they have Gastric polyps? *

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

female: 17.65 %
male: 82.35 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Atacand? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastric polyps? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 35.29%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 35.29%
Dyspnea Exertional: 6 people, 35.29%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 5 people, 29.41%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 29.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 29.41%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 29.41%
Abdominal Distension: 4 people, 23.53%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 23.53%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 23.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 23.53%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 4 people, 23.53%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 23.53%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 23.53%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 4 people, 23.53%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 4 people, 23.53%
Dizziness: 4 people, 23.53%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 4 people, 23.53%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 23.53%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 23.53%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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