Multaq and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Multaq (dronedarone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Eliquis, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Multaq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,572 people who have side effects when taking Multaq from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Multaq?

Multaq has active ingredients of dronedarone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 11,053 Multaq users. Check the latest studies of Multaq.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,306 drugs and 1,563 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

On Jun, 17, 2026

10,572 people reported to have side effects when taking Multaq.
Among them, 15 people (0.14%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Multaq when they have Hiatal hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Multaq? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Multaq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Multaq? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Gastric Haemorrhage (bleeding stomach): 5 people, 33.33%
Head Injury: 5 people, 33.33%
Skin - Clammy: 4 people, 26.67%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 4 people, 26.67%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 4 people, 26.67%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 26.67%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 4 people, 26.67%
Hepatorenal Syndrome (renal failure in patients with advanced chronic liver disease): 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 4 people, 26.67%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 26.67%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 20.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 6.67%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 1 person, 6.67%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hiatal hernia (1,306 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hiatal hernia:

Hiatal hernia (1,563 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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