Procardia and Mitral valve prolapse - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mitral valve prolapse is reported as a side effect among people who take Procardia (nifedipine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Paxil, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mitral valve prolapse when taking Procardia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,828 people who have side effects when taking Procardia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Procardia?

Procardia has active ingredients of nifedipine. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 15,151 Procardia users. Check the latest studies of Procardia.

What is Mitral valve prolapse?

Mitral valve prolapse (heart's mitral valve doesn't work well) is found to be associated with 505 drugs and 859 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mitral valve prolapse.

On Jul, 15, 2026

14,828 people reported to have side effects when taking Procardia.
Among them, 15 people (0.1%) have Mitral valve prolapse.

Could Procardia cause Mitral valve prolapse?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Procardia when they have Mitral valve prolapse? *

What is the gender of people who have Mitral valve prolapse when taking Procardia? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Mitral valve prolapse when taking Procardia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Procardia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mitral valve prolapse? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 46.67%
Enlarged Heart: 7 people, 46.67%
Premature Baby: 7 people, 46.67%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 7 people, 46.67%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 7 people, 46.67%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 7 people, 46.67%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 7 people, 46.67%
Heart Injury: 7 people, 46.67%
Exomphalos (weakness of the baby's abdominal wall where the umbilical cord joins it): 7 people, 46.67%
Eating Disorder: 7 people, 46.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 7 people, 46.67%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 5 people, 33.33%
Inflammation: 5 people, 33.33%
Infection: 5 people, 33.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 13.33%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 13.33%
Gastrointestinal Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
Constipation: 2 people, 13.33%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 6.67%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 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 nifedipine (the active ingredients of Procardia) and Procardia (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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