Captopril and Tricuspid valve incompetence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tricuspid valve incompetence is reported as a side effect among people who take Captopril (captopril), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Digoxin, and have Essential tremor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tricuspid valve incompetence 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 Tricuspid valve incompetence?

Tricuspid valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve) is found to be associated with 1,197 drugs and 1,198 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tricuspid valve incompetence.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

17,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Captopril.
Among them, 94 people (0.54%) have Tricuspid valve incompetence.

Could Captopril cause Tricuspid valve incompetence?

Among these 94 people:

How long have people been on Captopril when they have Tricuspid valve incompetence? *

What is the gender of people who have Tricuspid valve incompetence when taking Captopril? *

female: 30 %
male: 70 %

What is the age of people who have Tricuspid valve incompetence when taking Captopril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Captopril? *

Digoxin: 40 people, 42.55%
Torsemide: 31 people, 32.98%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 30 people, 31.91%
Felodipine: 30 people, 31.91%
Valsartan: 29 people, 30.85%
Lasix: 27 people, 28.72%
Verapamil Hydrochloride: 27 people, 28.72%
Amlodipine: 25 people, 26.60%
Kerlone: 23 people, 24.47%
Aspirin: 20 people, 21.28%

What are other side effects people have besides Tricuspid valve incompetence? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 53 people, 56.38%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 53 people, 56.38%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 45 people, 47.87%
Dizziness: 44 people, 46.81%
Aortic Valve Incompetence: 44 people, 46.81%
Weakness: 43 people, 45.74%
Back Pain: 41 people, 43.62%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 39 people, 41.49%
High Blood Cholesterol: 38 people, 40.43%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 38 people, 40.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Essential Tremor: 29 people, 30.85%
Abdominal Discomfort: 6 people, 6.38%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 6 people, 6.38%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 6 people, 6.38%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 5.32%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 5 people, 5.32%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 5.32%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 5.32%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 4.26%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 4 people, 4.26%

* 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.

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