Nifedipine and Bezoar - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bezoar is reported as a side effect among people who take Nifedipine (nifedipine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Paracetamol, and have Suicide attempt.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bezoar when taking Nifedipine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52,610 people who have side effects when taking Nifedipine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nifedipine?

Nifedipine has active ingredients of nifedipine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 53,459 Nifedipine users. Check the latest studies of Nifedipine.

What is Bezoar?

Bezoar (mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system) is found to be associated with 114 drugs and 199 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bezoar.

On Jul, 13, 2026

52,610 people reported to have side effects when taking Nifedipine.
Among them, 56 people (0.11%) have Bezoar.

Among these 56 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bezoar when taking Nifedipine? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Bezoar when taking Nifedipine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nifedipine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bezoar? *

Oesophageal Obstruction (blockage of oesophagus): 22 people, 39.29%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 22 people, 39.29%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 21 people, 37.50%
Loss Of Consciousness: 19 people, 33.93%
Oesophageal Haemorrhage (bleeding from oesophagus): 13 people, 23.21%
Heart Disease: 13 people, 23.21%
Body Temperature Increased: 13 people, 23.21%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 12 people, 21.43%
Completed Suicide (act of taking one's own life): 12 people, 21.43%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 11 people, 19.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicide Attempt: 10 people, 17.86%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 5 people, 8.93%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 5.36%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 3.57%
Completed Suicide (act of taking one's own life): 2 people, 3.57%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 1.79%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 1 person, 1.79%
Constipation: 1 person, 1.79%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Bezoar (199 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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