Candesartan cilexetil and Ventricular extrasystoles - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular extrasystoles is reported as a side effect among people who take Candesartan cilexetil (candesartan cilexetil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Simvastatin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular extrasystoles when taking Candesartan cilexetil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,487 people who have side effects when taking Candesartan cilexetil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Candesartan cilexetil?

Candesartan cilexetil has active ingredients of candesartan cilexetil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 15,294 Candesartan cilexetil users. Check the latest studies of Candesartan cilexetil.

What is Ventricular extrasystoles?

Ventricular extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction) is found to be associated with 1,242 drugs and 1,239 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular extrasystoles.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

14,487 people reported to have side effects when taking Candesartan cilexetil.
Among them, 81 people (0.56%) have Ventricular extrasystoles.

Could Candesartan cilexetil cause Ventricular extrasystoles?

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Candesartan cilexetil when they have Ventricular extrasystoles? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular extrasystoles when taking Candesartan cilexetil? *

female: 43.59 %
male: 56.41 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular extrasystoles when taking Candesartan cilexetil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Candesartan cilexetil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular extrasystoles? *

Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 28 people, 34.57%
Drowsiness: 22 people, 27.16%
Joint Pain: 22 people, 27.16%
Dyspnea Exertional: 21 people, 25.93%
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): 19 people, 23.46%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 19 people, 23.46%
Aortic Valve Incompetence: 19 people, 23.46%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 22.22%
Loss Of Consciousness: 18 people, 22.22%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 17 people, 20.99%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 10 people, 12.35%
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): 10 people, 12.35%
Cardiac Failure: 9 people, 11.11%
Congestive Cardiomyopathy (weakening of heart muscle): 9 people, 11.11%
Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscle myocardium): 8 people, 9.88%
Local Anaesthesia: 8 people, 9.88%
Anaesthesia: 7 people, 8.64%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 6 people, 7.41%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 6 people, 7.41%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 7.41%

* 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 Candesartan cilexetil) and Candesartan cilexetil (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.

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