Clonidine and Oesophageal carcinoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oesophageal carcinoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Clonidine (clonidine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Protonix, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oesophageal carcinoma 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 Oesophageal carcinoma?

Oesophageal carcinoma (cancer tumour of oesophagus) is found to be associated with 339 drugs and 444 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oesophageal carcinoma.

On Jul, 12, 2026

63,883 people reported to have side effects when taking Clonidine.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Oesophageal carcinoma.

Could Clonidine cause Oesophageal carcinoma?

Among these 11 people:

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

female: 36.36 %
male: 63.64 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clonidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oesophageal carcinoma? *

Hypokalemia (low potassium): 2 people, 18.18%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
Constipation: 2 people, 18.18%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 2 people, 18.18%
Cancer - Throat Or Larynx: 2 people, 18.18%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 18.18%
Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 18.18%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 18.18%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 9.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 9.09%
Back Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 9.09%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 9.09%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Oesophageal carcinoma:

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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