Sildenafil citrate and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Sildenafil citrate (sildenafil citrate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Adcirca, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Sildenafil citrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,637 people who have side effects when taking Sildenafil citrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sildenafil citrate?

Sildenafil citrate has active ingredients of sildenafil citrate. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 23,013 Sildenafil citrate users. Check the latest studies of Sildenafil citrate.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,304 drugs and 1,564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

On Jul, 09, 2026

22,637 people reported to have side effects when taking Sildenafil citrate.
Among them, 14 people (0.06%) have Hiatal hernia.

Could Sildenafil citrate cause Hiatal hernia?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Sildenafil citrate? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Sildenafil citrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sildenafil citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 57.14%
Heart Rate Increased: 8 people, 57.14%
Hospitalisation: 8 people, 57.14%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 57.14%
Pain: 8 people, 57.14%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 50.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 6 people, 42.86%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 42.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 11 people, 78.57%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.14%
Depression: 1 person, 7.14%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 7.14%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 7.14%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Asthma: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 Sildenafil citrate) and Sildenafil citrate (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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