Spironolactone and Pulmonary infarction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary infarction is reported as a side effect among people who take Spironolactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary infarction when taking Spironolactone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 119,147 people who have side effects when taking Spironolactone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Spironolactone?

Spironolactone has active ingredients of spironolactone. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 122,947 Spironolactone users. Check the latest studies of Spironolactone.

What is Pulmonary infarction?

Pulmonary infarction (death of a small area of lung) is found to be associated with 398 drugs and 620 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary infarction.

On Jul, 12, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 36 people (0.03%) have Pulmonary infarction.

Could Spironolactone cause Pulmonary infarction?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Pulmonary infarction? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary infarction when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 54.29 %
male: 45.71 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary infarction when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

Yasmin: 11 people, 30.56%
Yaz: 8 people, 22.22%
Furosemide: 7 people, 19.44%
Abilify: 6 people, 16.67%
Gabapentin: 6 people, 16.67%
Cymbalta: 5 people, 13.89%
Digoxin: 5 people, 13.89%
Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol: 5 people, 13.89%
Enalapril Maleate: 4 people, 11.11%
Acetaminophen: 4 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary infarction? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 23 people, 63.89%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 33.33%
Pain: 11 people, 30.56%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 30.56%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 22.22%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 22.22%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 19.44%
Emotional Distress: 7 people, 19.44%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 7 people, 19.44%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 19.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 8 people, 22.22%
Menstruation Irregular: 5 people, 13.89%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 8.33%
Depression: 3 people, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.56%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 2 people, 5.56%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 5.56%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 2 people, 5.56%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 2.78%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.78%

* 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 spironolactone (the active ingredients of Spironolactone) and Spironolactone (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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