Nitrostat and Hemiparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hemiparesis is reported as a side effect among people who take Nitrostat (nitroglycerin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Plavix, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hemiparesis 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 Hemiparesis?

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) is found to be associated with 1,251 drugs and 1,447 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hemiparesis.

On Aug, 13, 2026

14,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitrostat.
Among them, 26 people (0.19%) have Hemiparesis.

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Nitrostat? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hemiparesis? *

Weakness: 13 people, 50.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 9 people, 34.62%
Back Pain: 7 people, 26.92%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 7 people, 26.92%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 7 people, 26.92%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 26.92%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 7 people, 26.92%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 23.08%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 23.08%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 19.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 26.92%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 15.38%
Heart Rate Irregular: 4 people, 15.38%
Diabetes: 3 people, 11.54%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 11.54%
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): 3 people, 11.54%
Plantar Fasciitis (painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia): 2 people, 7.69%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 7.69%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 7.69%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hemiparesis (1,447 conditions)

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).

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