Vasotec and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is reported as a side effect among people who take Vasotec (enalapril maleate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Norvasc, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) 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 Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin) is found to be associated with 493 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

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On Aug, 25, 2026

14,393 people reported to have side effects when taking Vasotec.
Among them, 13 people (0.09%) have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Could Vasotec cause Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Vasotec when they have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Vasotec? *

female: 69.23 %
male: 30.77 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Vasotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vasotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 46.15%
Fall: 6 people, 46.15%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 30.77%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 30.77%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 23.08%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 23.08%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 23.08%
Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Weakness: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 38.46%
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): 4 people, 30.77%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 2 people, 15.38%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 15.38%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 15.38%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 15.38%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 15.38%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 15.38%
Iron Deficiency: 2 people, 15.38%

* 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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