Glucotrol and Ventricular arrhythmia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular arrhythmia is reported as a side effect among people who take Glucotrol (glipizide), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Albuterol, and have High density lipoprotein decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular arrhythmia when taking Glucotrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,197 people who have side effects when taking Glucotrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Glucotrol?

Glucotrol has active ingredients of glipizide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 20,322 Glucotrol users. Check the latest studies of Glucotrol.

What is Ventricular arrhythmia?

Ventricular arrhythmia (problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat) is found to be associated with 468 drugs and 559 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular arrhythmia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

20,197 people reported to have side effects when taking Glucotrol.
Among them, 22 people (0.11%) have Ventricular arrhythmia.

Could Glucotrol cause Ventricular arrhythmia?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Glucotrol when they have Ventricular arrhythmia? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular arrhythmia when taking Glucotrol? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular arrhythmia when taking Glucotrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Glucotrol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular arrhythmia? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 13 people, 59.09%
Cough: 11 people, 50.00%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 50.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 10 people, 45.45%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 10 people, 45.45%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 9 people, 40.91%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 9 people, 40.91%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 9 people, 40.91%
Left Ventricular Dysfunction: 9 people, 40.91%
Weight Increased: 9 people, 40.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 1 person, 4.55%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 4.55%
High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ventricular arrhythmia:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .
Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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