Revatio and Raynaud's phenomenon - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Raynaud's phenomenon is reported as a side effect among people who take Revatio (sildenafil citrate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Tracleer, and have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Raynaud's phenomenon when taking Revatio. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,758 people who have side effects when taking Revatio from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Revatio?

Revatio has active ingredients of sildenafil citrate. It is often used in pulmonary hypertension. eHealthMe is studying from 44,849 Revatio users. Check the latest studies of Revatio.

What is Raynaud's phenomenon?

Raynaud's phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas) is found to be associated with 634 drugs and 995 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Raynaud's phenomenon.

On Jul, 17, 2026

44,758 people reported to have side effects when taking Revatio.
Among them, 49 people (0.11%) have Raynaud's phenomenon.

Could Revatio cause Raynaud's phenomenon?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Revatio when they have Raynaud's phenomenon? *

What is the gender of people who have Raynaud's phenomenon when taking Revatio? *

female: 89.8 %
male: 10.2 %

What is the age of people who have Raynaud's phenomenon when taking Revatio? *

What are other drugs people take besides Revatio? *

What are other side effects people have besides Raynaud's phenomenon? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 26.53%
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 8 people, 16.33%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 7 people, 14.29%
Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 14.29%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 6 people, 12.24%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 12.24%
Dizziness: 5 people, 10.20%
Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 10.20%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 8.16%
Gangrene (body tissue dies): 4 people, 8.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 6 people, 12.24%
Pain: 5 people, 10.20%
Constipation: 4 people, 8.16%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 6.12%
Indigestion: 3 people, 6.12%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 4.08%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.04%
Cough: 1 person, 2.04%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.04%
Depression: 1 person, 2.04%

* 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 sildenafil citrate (the active ingredients of Revatio) and Revatio (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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