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

Summary:

Presyncope is reported as a side effect among people who take Nitrostat (nitroglycerin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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

Presyncope is found to be associated with 1,365 drugs and 1,286 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Presyncope.

On Jul, 19, 2026

14,000 people reported to have side effects when taking Nitrostat.
Among them, 55 people (0.39%) have Presyncope.

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Nitrostat when they have Presyncope? *

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

female: 42.86 %
male: 57.14 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Nitrostat? *

What are other side effects people have besides Presyncope? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 38.18%
Weakness: 21 people, 38.18%
Dizziness: 20 people, 36.36%
Pain: 17 people, 30.91%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 30.91%
Infection: 17 people, 30.91%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 27.27%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 15 people, 27.27%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 13 people, 23.64%
Back Pain: 12 people, 21.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 21.82%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 18.18%
Dizziness: 9 people, 16.36%
Pain: 8 people, 14.55%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 12.73%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 7 people, 12.73%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 7 people, 12.73%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 10.91%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 9.09%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 9.09%

* 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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