Propranolol hydrochloride and Pneumothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Propranolol hydrochloride (propranolol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Sumatriptan Succinate, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumothorax when taking Propranolol hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,728 people who have side effects when taking Propranolol hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propranolol hydrochloride?

Propranolol hydrochloride has active ingredients of propranolol hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 12,026 Propranolol hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Propranolol hydrochloride.

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,231 drugs and 1,346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

9,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Propranolol hydrochloride.
Among them, 17 people (0.17%) have Pneumothorax.

Could Propranolol hydrochloride cause Pneumothorax?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Propranolol hydrochloride? *

female: 82.35 %
male: 17.65 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Propranolol hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propranolol hydrochloride? *

Zolpidem Tartrate: 7 people, 41.18%
Clonazepam: 7 people, 41.18%
Modafinil: 7 people, 41.18%
Sumatriptan Succinate: 7 people, 41.18%
Azithromycin: 6 people, 35.29%
Bupropion Hydrochloride: 6 people, 35.29%
Atenolol: 6 people, 35.29%
Ketorolac Tromethamine: 6 people, 35.29%
Prednisone: 6 people, 35.29%
Meloxicam: 6 people, 35.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Pneumonia: 8 people, 47.06%
Haemothorax (collection of blood in the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)): 7 people, 41.18%
Pain: 7 people, 41.18%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 35.29%
Diabetes Insipidus - Nephrogenic (diabetes caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, which regulates kidney function): 6 people, 35.29%
Pericardial Effusion (fluid around the heart): 6 people, 35.29%
Blood Calcium Decreased: 6 people, 35.29%
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): 6 people, 35.29%
Suicide Attempt: 6 people, 35.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 6 people, 35.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 11.76%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 11.76%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 1 person, 5.88%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 1 person, 5.88%
Depression: 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 propranolol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Propranolol hydrochloride) and Propranolol hydrochloride (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?

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