Diphen and Sinus node dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus node dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Rocuronium Bromide, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Diphen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 113,958 people who have side effects when taking Diphen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diphen?

Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,430 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.

What is Sinus node dysfunction?

Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms) is found to be associated with 1,191 drugs and 840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus node dysfunction.



On Jan, 04, 2026

113,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Diphen.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Sinus node dysfunction.

Could Diphen cause Sinus node dysfunction?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Diphen? *

  • female: 55.56 %
  • male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Diphen? *

  • 0-1: 44.44 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 11.11 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 44.44 %

What are other drugs people take besides Diphen? *

  1. Sevoflurane: 4 people, 33.33%
  2. Fentanyl: 4 people, 33.33%
  3. Rocuronium Bromide: 4 people, 33.33%
  4. Midazolam: 3 people, 25.00%
  5. Imuran: 2 people, 16.67%
  6. Inflectra: 2 people, 16.67%
  7. Arava: 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Enbrel: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Duexis: 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Eliquis: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus node dysfunction? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 33.33%
  2. Atrioventricular Block (heart block): 4 people, 33.33%
  3. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 3 people, 25.00%
  4. Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 3 people, 25.00%
  5. Indigestion: 3 people, 25.00%
  6. Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 25.00%
  7. Heart Rate Decreased: 3 people, 25.00%
  8. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 3 people, 25.00%
  9. Body Temperature Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Weight Increased: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 33.33%
  2. Perioperative Analgesia: 3 people, 25.00%
  3. Neuromuscular Blockade: 3 people, 25.00%
  4. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 8.33%
  7. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 8.33%
  8. Immunodeficiency: 1 person, 8.33%
  9. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 8.33%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Diphen) and Diphen (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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