Coreg and Otitis externa - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis externa is reported as a side effect among people who take Coreg (carvedilol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Allopurinol, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis externa when taking Coreg. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 48,155 people who have side effects when taking Coreg from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Coreg?

Coreg has active ingredients of carvedilol. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 49,583 Coreg users. Check the latest studies of Coreg.

What is Otitis externa?

Otitis externa (external ear infection) is found to be associated with 451 drugs and 416 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis externa.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

48,155 people reported to have side effects when taking Coreg.
Among them, 40 people (0.08%) have Otitis externa.

Among these 40 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis externa when taking Coreg? *

female: 57.5 %
male: 42.5 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis externa when taking Coreg? *

What are other drugs people take besides Coreg? *

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis externa? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 31 people, 77.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 30 people, 75.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 30 people, 75.00%
Pain: 30 people, 75.00%
Tooth Disorder (tooth disease): 29 people, 72.50%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 29 people, 72.50%
Weight Decreased: 29 people, 72.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 28 people, 70.00%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 28 people, 70.00%
Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 27 people, 67.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 17 people, 42.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 17 people, 42.50%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 20.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 7.50%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 7.50%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 7.50%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 7.50%
Tuberous Sclerosis (a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumours to grow in the brain and other organs): 2 people, 5.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 5.00%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Otitis externa:

Otitis externa (451 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Otitis externa:

Otitis externa (416 conditions)

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 Coreg) and Coreg (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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