Ramipril and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ramipril (ramipril), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Acetylsalicylic Acid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Ramipril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 144,209 people who have side effects when taking Ramipril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ramipril?

Ramipril has active ingredients of ramipril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 147,380 Ramipril users. Check the latest studies of Ramipril.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 737 drugs and 1,194 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Oct, 08, 2025

144,209 people reported to have side effects when taking Ramipril.
Among them, 109 people (0.08%) have Cachexia.

Among these 109 people:

How long have people been on Ramipril when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Ramipril? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Ramipril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ramipril? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 39 people, 35.78%
Fall: 30 people, 27.52%
Weight Decreased: 28 people, 25.69%
Weakness: 22 people, 20.18%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 19.27%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 18.35%
Pain: 19 people, 17.43%
Nausea And Vomiting: 16 people, 14.68%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 16 people, 14.68%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 14.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 14 people, 12.84%
Type 2 Diabetes: 12 people, 11.01%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 7 people, 6.42%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 6 people, 5.50%
Depression: 5 people, 4.59%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 3.67%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 4 people, 3.67%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 3.67%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 3.67%
Aseptic Necrosis (the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply): 4 people, 3.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Common drugs associated with Cachexia:

Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cachexia:

Cachexia (737 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Cachexia:

Hiv infection: 326 reports
Hiv: 320 reports
Hiv test: 302 reports
Pain exacerbated: 296 reports
Alternative medicine - pain relief: 283 reports
Hypertension aggravated: 218 reports
High blood pressure: 212 reports
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma: 196 reports
Acupuncture and pain: 193 reports
Ra: 177 reports

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cachexia:

Cachexia (1,194 conditions)

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ramipril (the active ingredients of Ramipril) and Ramipril (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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