Captopril and Extrasystoles - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Extrasystoles is reported as a side effect among people who take Captopril (captopril), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Furosemide, and have Labyrinthitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Extrasystoles 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 Extrasystoles?

Extrasystoles is found to be associated with 733 drugs and 956 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Extrasystoles.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

17,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Captopril.
Among them, 38 people (0.22%) have Extrasystoles.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Captopril when they have Extrasystoles? *

What is the gender of people who have Extrasystoles when taking Captopril? *

female: 89.47 %
male: 10.53 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Captopril? *

Furosemide: 12 people, 31.58%
Digoxin: 5 people, 13.16%
Losartan: 3 people, 7.89%
Cabergoline: 3 people, 7.89%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 7.89%
Prednisone: 3 people, 7.89%
Lasix: 3 people, 7.89%
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 7.89%
Cavinton: 2 people, 5.26%
Potassium Citrate: 2 people, 5.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Extrasystoles? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 14 people, 36.84%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 34.21%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 31.58%
Weakness: 11 people, 28.95%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 23.68%
Sinus Bradycardia (an unusually slow heartbeat due to heart disease): 9 people, 23.68%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 8 people, 21.05%
Dizziness: 8 people, 21.05%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 21.05%
Consciousness - Decreased: 8 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 5 people, 13.16%
Pain: 5 people, 13.16%
Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth or inner ear): 5 people, 13.16%
Intention Tremor (brain tremor): 3 people, 7.89%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 7.89%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 5.26%
Brain Neoplasm (tumour of brain): 2 people, 5.26%
Congestive Cardiomyopathy (weakening of heart muscle): 1 person, 2.63%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 2.63%
Apathy: 1 person, 2.63%

* 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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