Vasotec and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Vasotec (enalapril maleate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lopressor, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when taking Vasotec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,393 people who have side effects when taking Vasotec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vasotec?

Vasotec has active ingredients of enalapril maleate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 14,646 Vasotec users. Check the latest studies of Vasotec.

What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (nervous system disease that attacks nerve cells called neurons in your brain and spinal cord) is found to be associated with 207 drugs and 530 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

On Jul, 16, 2026

14,393 people reported to have side effects when taking Vasotec.
Among them, 15 people (0.1%) have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Could Vasotec cause Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Vasotec when they have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when taking Vasotec? *

female: 6.67 %
male: 93.33 %

What is the age of people who have Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when taking Vasotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vasotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? *

Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 10 people, 66.67%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 10 people, 66.67%
Enlarged Prostate: 10 people, 66.67%
Myopathy (a muscular disease in which the muscle fibres do not function): 8 people, 53.33%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 8 people, 53.33%
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 8 people, 53.33%
Muscle Atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle): 7 people, 46.67%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 7 people, 46.67%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 7 people, 46.67%
Fall: 7 people, 46.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 33.33%

* 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 enalapril maleate (the active ingredients of Vasotec) and Vasotec (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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