Fentanyl transdermal system and Heart rate increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Heart rate increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Fentanyl transdermal system (fentanyl), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Duragesic-100, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Heart rate increased when taking Fentanyl transdermal system. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,639 people who have side effects when taking Fentanyl transdermal system from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fentanyl transdermal system?

Fentanyl transdermal system has active ingredients of fentanyl. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 5,728 Fentanyl transdermal system users. Check the latest studies of Fentanyl transdermal system.

What is Heart rate increased?

Heart rate increased is found to be associated with 2,384 drugs and 3,212 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Heart rate increased.

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On Aug, 19, 2026

5,639 people reported to have side effects when taking Fentanyl transdermal system.
Among them, 53 people (0.94%) have Heart rate increased.

Could Fentanyl transdermal system cause Heart rate increased?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Fentanyl transdermal system when they have Heart rate increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Fentanyl transdermal system? *

female: 77.36 %
male: 22.64 %

What is the age of people who have Heart rate increased when taking Fentanyl transdermal system? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fentanyl transdermal system? *

What are other side effects people have besides Heart rate increased? *

High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 28.30%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 12 people, 22.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 22.64%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 20.75%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 10 people, 18.87%
Dizziness: 10 people, 18.87%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 15.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 15.09%
Loss Of Consciousness: 7 people, 13.21%
Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 13.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 15.09%
Depression: 5 people, 9.43%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 7.55%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 7.55%
Breakthrough Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 7.55%
Diabetes: 4 people, 7.55%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 7.55%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 3 people, 5.66%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 5.66%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fentanyl (the active ingredients of Fentanyl transdermal system) and Fentanyl transdermal system (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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