Carvedilol and Polymyalgia rheumatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polymyalgia rheumatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Carvedilol (carvedilol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Aspirin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Carvedilol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 110,224 people who have side effects when taking Carvedilol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Carvedilol?

Carvedilol has active ingredients of carvedilol. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 112,651 Carvedilol users. Check the latest studies of Carvedilol.

What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 380 drugs and 554 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

110,224 people reported to have side effects when taking Carvedilol.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Could Carvedilol cause Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Carvedilol when they have Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

What is the gender of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Carvedilol? *

female: 42.11 %
male: 57.89 %

What is the age of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Carvedilol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Carvedilol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

Joint Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 26.32%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 21.05%
Pain In Jaw: 4 people, 21.05%
Weakness: 4 people, 21.05%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 4 people, 21.05%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 4 people, 21.05%
Pharyngolaryngeal Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Drug Dependence: 3 people, 15.79%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 15.79%
Prostate Cancer: 3 people, 15.79%
Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 10.53%
Diabetes: 2 people, 10.53%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 10.53%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 10.53%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.26%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Polymyalgia rheumatica:

Polymyalgia rheumatica (380 drugs)

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Barold, S. S., & Upton, S. , "Hyperkalemia Induced by the Sequential Administration of Metoprolol and Carvedilol", Case reports in cardiology, 2018 Jan .
Kim MS, Baek IH, "Effect of dronedarone on the pharmacokinetics of carvedilol following oral administration to rats", European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018 Jan .
Barold, S. S., & Upton, S. , "Hyperkalemia Induced by the Sequential Administration of Metoprolol and Carvedilol", Case reports in cardiology, 2018 Jan .
Kim MS, Baek IH, "Effect of dronedarone on the pharmacokinetics of carvedilol following oral administration to rats", European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carvedilol (the active ingredients of Carvedilol) and Carvedilol (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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