Nitrol and Herpes zoster - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes zoster is reported as a side effect among people who take Nitrol (nitroglycerin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Rivaroxaban, and have Heart attack.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes zoster when taking Nitrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,011 people who have side effects when taking Nitrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nitrol?

Nitrol has active ingredients of nitroglycerin. eHealthMe is studying from 3,069 Nitrol users. Check the latest studies of Nitrol.

What is Herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,823 drugs and 2,168 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.

On Jul, 27, 2026

3,011 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitrol.
Among them, 17 people (0.56%) have Herpes zoster.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Nitrol when they have Herpes zoster? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Nitrol? *

female: 6.67 %
male: 93.33 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes zoster when taking Nitrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nitrol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes zoster? *

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 12 people, 70.59%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 11 people, 64.71%
Pain: 11 people, 64.71%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 11 people, 64.71%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 11 people, 64.71%
Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 58.82%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 58.82%
Weakness: 9 people, 52.94%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 47.06%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 47.06%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 7 people, 41.18%
Quit Smoking: 7 people, 41.18%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 7 people, 41.18%
Heart Attack: 7 people, 41.18%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 35.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 11.76%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 11.76%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 11.76%
Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble): 2 people, 11.76%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 11.76%

* 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 nitroglycerin (the active ingredients of Nitrol) and Nitrol (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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