Tramadol 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 Tramadol (tramadol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Digoxin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinus node dysfunction when taking Tramadol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 229,782 people who have side effects when taking Tramadol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tramadol?

Tramadol has active ingredients of tramadol hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 235,787 Tramadol users. Check the latest studies of Tramadol.

What is Sinus node dysfunction?

Sinus node dysfunction (a group of abnormal heart rhythms) is found to be associated with 1,188 drugs and 840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinus node dysfunction.

On Nov, 18, 2025

229,782 people reported to have side effects when taking Tramadol.
Among them, 44 people (0.02%) have Sinus node dysfunction.

Could Tramadol cause Sinus node dysfunction?

Among these 44 people:

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

female: 52.27 %
male: 47.73 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Tramadol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinus node dysfunction? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 24 people, 54.55%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 17 people, 38.64%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 36.36%
Dizziness: 15 people, 34.09%
Weakness: 14 people, 31.82%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 31.82%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 29.55%
Chest Pain: 13 people, 29.55%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 13 people, 29.55%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 29.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 8 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.82%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 6.82%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 6.82%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 3 people, 6.82%
Enlarged Prostate: 3 people, 6.82%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 6.82%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 4.55%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 4.55%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Mansour HM, "Tramadol and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy: A Case Report", Medicine Science, 2015 Jan .
Mansour HM, "Tramadol and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy: A Case Report", Medicine Science, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tramadol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Tramadol) and Tramadol (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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