Telmisartan and Sinus node dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinus node dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Telmisartan (telmisartan), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Amlodipine, and have Epilepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Telmisartan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,644 people who have side effects when taking Telmisartan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Telmisartan?

Telmisartan has active ingredients of telmisartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 9,162 Telmisartan users. Check the latest studies of Telmisartan.

What is Sinus node dysfunction?

Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms) is found to be associated with 1,132 drugs and 842 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus node dysfunction.

On May, 12, 2026

8,644 people reported to have side effects when taking Telmisartan.
Among them, 14 people (0.16%) have Sinus node dysfunction.

Could Telmisartan cause Sinus node dysfunction?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Telmisartan? *

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What is the age of people who have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Telmisartan? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sinus node dysfunction (4,617 reports)

How severe was Sinus node dysfunction and when was it recovered:

Sinus node dysfunction in Telmisartan

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of telmisartan:

Sinus node dysfunction and drugs with ingredients of telmisartan (66 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Sinus node dysfunction (1,132 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Sinus node dysfunction:

Sinus node dysfunction (842 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Kato Y, Mukai Y, Rane A, Inotsume N, Toda T, "The inhibitory effect of telmisartan on the metabolism of arachidonic acid by CYP2C9 and CYP2C8: an in vitro study", Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2017 Sep .
Kim HK, Youm JB, Lee SR, Lim SE, Lee SY, Ko TH, Nilius B, Noh JH, Ko KS, Rhee BD, Kim N, "The angiotensin receptor blocker and PPAR-γ agonist, telmisartan, delays inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channel in rat heart: novel mechanism of drug action", Pflügers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology, 2012 Dec .
Kato Y, Mukai Y, Rane A, Inotsume N, Toda T, "The inhibitory effect of telmisartan on the metabolism of arachidonic acid by CYP2C9 and CYP2C8: an in vitro study", Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2017 Sep .
Kim HK, Youm JB, Lee SR, Lim SE, Lee SY, Ko TH, Nilius B, Noh JH, Ko KS, Rhee BD, Kim N, "The angiotensin receptor blocker and PPAR-γ agonist, telmisartan, delays inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channel in rat heart: novel mechanism of drug action", Pflügers Archiv-European Journal of Physiology, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on telmisartan (the active ingredients of Telmisartan) and Telmisartan (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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