Atrovent hfa and Heart palpitations - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart palpitations is reported as a side effect among people who take Atrovent hfa (ipratropium bromide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Norvasc, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart palpitations when taking Atrovent hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,391 people who have side effects when taking Atrovent hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Atrovent hfa?

Atrovent hfa has active ingredients of ipratropium bromide. It is often used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. eHealthMe is studying from 2,440 Atrovent hfa users. Check the latest studies of Atrovent hfa.

What is Heart palpitations?

Heart palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing) is found to be associated with 2,441 drugs and 3,638 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart palpitations.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

2,391 people reported to have side effects when taking Atrovent hfa.
Among them, 22 people (0.92%) have Heart palpitations.

Could Atrovent hfa cause Heart palpitations?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Atrovent hfa when they have Heart palpitations? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart palpitations when taking Atrovent hfa? *

female: 61.9 %
male: 38.1 %

What is the age of people who have Heart palpitations when taking Atrovent hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Atrovent hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heart palpitations? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 45.45%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 45.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 40.91%
Dizziness: 9 people, 40.91%
Feeling Abnormal: 8 people, 36.36%
Tongue Coated: 7 people, 31.82%
Taste - Impaired: 7 people, 31.82%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 31.82%
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 7 people, 31.82%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 6 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 31.82%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 9.09%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 2 people, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 9.09%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 4.55%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 4.55%
Drooling (drop saliva uncontrollably from the mouth): 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 ipratropium bromide (the active ingredients of Atrovent hfa) and Atrovent hfa (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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