Northera and Panic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Northera (droxidopa), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Sinemet, and have Orthostatic hypotension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attack when taking Northera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,868 people who have side effects when taking Northera from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Northera?

Northera has active ingredients of droxidopa. eHealthMe is studying from 22,874 Northera users. Check the latest studies of Northera.

What is Panic attack?

Panic attack is found to be associated with 2,251 drugs and 2,082 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attack.

On Jun, 04, 2026

22,868 people reported to have side effects when taking Northera.
Among them, 25 people (0.11%) have Panic attack.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Northera when they have Panic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attack when taking Northera? *

female: 72 %
male: 28 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attack when taking Northera? *

What are other drugs people take besides Northera? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attack? *

Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 52.00%
Heart Rate Increased: 6 people, 24.00%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 5 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 20.00%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 4 people, 16.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 16.00%
Weakness: 4 people, 16.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 12.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 7 people, 28.00%
Parkinson's Disease: 6 people, 24.00%
Autonomic Neuropathy (malfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)): 3 people, 12.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.00%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (abnormal increase in heart rate on becoming upright): 2 people, 8.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.00%
Dizziness: 2 people, 8.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 1 person, 4.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.00%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 droxidopa (the active ingredients of Northera) and Northera (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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