Capoten and Pleural effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Capoten (captopril), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural effusion when taking Capoten. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,931 people who have side effects when taking Capoten from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Capoten?

Capoten has active ingredients of captopril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 2,954 Capoten users. Check the latest studies of Capoten.

What is Pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion (water on the lungs) is found to be associated with 2,221 drugs and 3,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural effusion.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 25, 2026

2,931 people reported to have side effects when taking Capoten.
Among them, 58 people (1.98%) have Pleural effusion.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Capoten when they have Pleural effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Capoten? *

female: 56.9 %
male: 43.1 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Capoten? *

What are other drugs people take besides Capoten? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural effusion? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 30 people, 51.72%
Chest Pain: 21 people, 36.21%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 27.59%
Weakness: 15 people, 25.86%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 25.86%
Acute Kidney Failure: 12 people, 20.69%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 10 people, 17.24%
Heart Attack: 10 people, 17.24%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 17.24%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 17.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 5.17%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 3.45%
Pain: 2 people, 3.45%
Spondylolisthesis Acquired (self induced displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below): 2 people, 3.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.72%
Indigestion: 1 person, 1.72%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 1.72%
Diabetes: 1 person, 1.72%
Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 1.72%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 1.72%

* 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 captopril (the active ingredients of Capoten) and Capoten (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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