Captopril and Enlarged prostate - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enlarged prostate is reported as a side effect among people who take Captopril (captopril), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Valsartan, and have Essential tremor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enlarged prostate when taking Captopril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,289 people who have side effects when taking Captopril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Captopril?

Captopril has active ingredients of captopril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 17,438 Captopril users. Check the latest studies of Captopril.

What is Enlarged prostate?

Enlarged prostate is found to be associated with 841 drugs and 1,396 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enlarged prostate.

On Jul, 16, 2026

17,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Captopril.
Among them, 67 people (0.39%) have Enlarged prostate.

Could Captopril cause Enlarged prostate?

Among these 67 people:

How long have people been on Captopril when they have Enlarged prostate? *

What is the age of people who have Enlarged prostate when taking Captopril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Captopril? *

Torsemide: 29 people, 43.28%
Felodipine: 29 people, 43.28%
Valsartan: 29 people, 43.28%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 28 people, 41.79%
Verapamil Hydrochloride: 27 people, 40.30%
Amlodipine: 26 people, 38.81%
Kerlone: 23 people, 34.33%
Furosemide: 13 people, 19.40%
Digoxin: 12 people, 17.91%
Aspirin: 10 people, 14.93%

What are other side effects people have besides Enlarged prostate? *

Joint Pain: 38 people, 56.72%
Weakness: 37 people, 55.22%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 36 people, 53.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 36 people, 53.73%
Urination - Excessive At Night: 35 people, 52.24%
Dizziness: 34 people, 50.75%
Headache (pain in head): 33 people, 49.25%
Back Pain: 33 people, 49.25%
Neck Pain: 33 people, 49.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 32 people, 47.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Essential Tremor: 29 people, 43.28%
Abdominal Discomfort: 6 people, 8.96%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 6 people, 8.96%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 6 people, 8.96%
Prostatomegaly (enlargement of the prostate): 3 people, 4.48%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 4.48%
Depression: 3 people, 4.48%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 2.99%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 2.99%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 2.99%

* 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 Captopril) and Captopril (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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