Nitrostat and Actinic keratosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Actinic keratosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Nitrostat (nitroglycerin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Actinic keratosis when taking Nitrostat. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,000 people who have side effects when taking Nitrostat from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nitrostat?

Nitrostat has active ingredients of nitroglycerin. It is often used in chest pain. eHealthMe is studying from 14,082 Nitrostat users. Check the latest studies of Nitrostat.

What is Actinic keratosis?

Actinic keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure) is found to be associated with 590 drugs and 1,005 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Actinic keratosis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

14,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitrostat.
Among them, 13 people (0.09%) have Actinic keratosis.

Could Nitrostat cause Actinic keratosis?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Actinic keratosis when taking Nitrostat? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Actinic keratosis when taking Nitrostat? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nitrostat? *

Zolpidem: 7 people, 53.85%
Plaquenil: 7 people, 53.85%
Zanaflex: 7 people, 53.85%
Vitamin D3: 7 people, 53.85%
Myrbetriq: 6 people, 46.15%
Lioresal: 6 people, 46.15%
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus: 6 people, 46.15%
Gliclazide: 6 people, 46.15%
Rocephin: 6 people, 46.15%
Roxicodone: 6 people, 46.15%

What are other side effects people have besides Actinic keratosis? *

Seborrhoeic Keratosis (noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. they often appear on the back or chest): 8 people, 61.54%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 7 people, 53.85%
Back Pain: 7 people, 53.85%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 7 people, 53.85%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 7 people, 53.85%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 6 people, 46.15%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 46.15%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 46.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 46.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rickets (softening of bones): 6 people, 46.15%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 46.15%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 46.15%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 46.15%
Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
Essential Tremor: 1 person, 7.69%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 1 person, 7.69%
Allergic Rhinitis: 1 person, 7.69%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 Nitrostat) and Nitrostat (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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