Nitrostat and Muscle atrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle atrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Nitrostat (nitroglycerin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lipitor, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle atrophy 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 Muscle atrophy?

Muscle atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle) is found to be associated with 1,056 drugs and 1,953 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle atrophy.

On Jul, 08, 2026

14,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitrostat.
Among them, 15 people (0.11%) have Muscle atrophy.

Among these 15 people:

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

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Nitrostat? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle atrophy? *

Weakness: 8 people, 53.33%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 40.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 40.00%
Memory Loss: 4 people, 26.67%
Feeling Abnormal: 4 people, 26.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 26.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 26.67%
Pain: 4 people, 26.67%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 26.67%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 20.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 20.00%
Brain Neoplasm Malignant (brain cancer tumour): 2 people, 13.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 13.33%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 13.33%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 13.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 13.33%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 6.67%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 6.67%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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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