Clonidine and Embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Clonidine (clonidine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Embolism when taking Clonidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,883 people who have side effects when taking Clonidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clonidine?

Clonidine has active ingredients of clonidine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 65,644 Clonidine users. Check the latest studies of Clonidine.

What is Embolism?

Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble) is found to be associated with 713 drugs and 920 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Embolism.

On Jul, 14, 2026

63,883 people reported to have side effects when taking Clonidine.
Among them, 18 people (0.03%) have Embolism.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Embolism when taking Clonidine? *

female: 64.71 %
male: 35.29 %

What is the age of people who have Embolism when taking Clonidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clonidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Embolism? *

Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 33.33%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 33.33%
Peripheral Ischaemia (impaired circulation to an extremity): 4 people, 22.22%
Head Injury: 4 people, 22.22%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 22.22%
Ejection Fraction Decreased (systolic heart failure): 4 people, 22.22%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 4 people, 22.22%
Swallowing Difficulty: 4 people, 22.22%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 22.22%
Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma (a cancer tumour of an epithelium in oesophagus): 3 people, 16.67%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 11.11%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 11.11%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 5.56%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 5.56%
Birth Control: 1 person, 5.56%
Carotid Artery Occlusion (artery blockage): 1 person, 5.56%
Coronary Artery Occlusion (complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery): 1 person, 5.56%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Embolism:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

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