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

Summary:

Hyperglycemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Sildenafil citrate (sildenafil citrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Opsumit, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperglycemia 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 Hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is found to be associated with 1,657 drugs and 2,501 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperglycemia.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

22,637 people reported to have side effects when taking Sildenafil citrate.
Among them, 26 people (0.11%) have Hyperglycemia.

Could Sildenafil citrate cause Hyperglycemia?

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 53.85 %
male: 46.15 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sildenafil citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperglycemia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 34.62%
Cough: 9 people, 34.62%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 30.77%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 30.77%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 30.77%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 23.08%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 23.08%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 23.08%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 6 people, 23.08%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 23.08%

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, 42.31%
Diabetes: 5 people, 19.23%
Depression: 3 people, 11.54%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 7.69%
Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis (hereditary- diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of certain proteins (amyloid) in various bodily areas by problems with signals from the nerves): 2 people, 7.69%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 7.69%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 2 people, 7.69%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 2 people, 7.69%
Pain: 2 people, 7.69%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 7.69%

* 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?

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