Tekturna and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Tekturna (aliskiren hemifumarate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Tekturna. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,498 people who have side effects when taking Tekturna from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tekturna?

Tekturna has active ingredients of aliskiren hemifumarate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 4,730 Tekturna users. Check the latest studies of Tekturna.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,887 drugs and 3,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

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On Aug, 19, 2026

4,498 people reported to have side effects when taking Tekturna.
Among them, 56 people (1.24%) have Weight increased.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Tekturna when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Tekturna? *

female: 57.69 %
male: 42.31 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Tekturna? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tekturna? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 14 people, 25.00%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 9 people, 16.07%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 14.29%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 7 people, 12.50%
Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 10.71%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 10.71%
Depression: 6 people, 10.71%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 10.71%
Swelling: 6 people, 10.71%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 8.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 8 people, 14.29%
Pain: 7 people, 12.50%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 8.93%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 4 people, 7.14%
Indigestion: 4 people, 7.14%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 7.14%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 4 people, 7.14%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 7.14%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 5.36%

* 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 aliskiren hemifumarate (the active ingredients of Tekturna) and Tekturna (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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