Ventavis and Flatulence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventavis (iloprost), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tracleer, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Flatulence when taking Ventavis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,968 people who have side effects when taking Ventavis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventavis?

Ventavis has active ingredients of iloprost. eHealthMe is studying from 11,982 Ventavis users. Check the latest studies of Ventavis.

What is Flatulence?

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,804 drugs and 1,883 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On Jan, 18, 2026

11,968 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventavis.
Among them, 34 people (0.28%) have Flatulence.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Ventavis when they have Flatulence? *

What is the gender of people who have Flatulence when taking Ventavis? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Flatulence when taking Ventavis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ventavis? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Dizziness: 20 people, 58.82%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 41.18%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 14 people, 41.18%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 32.35%
Indigestion: 11 people, 32.35%
Abdominal Distension: 10 people, 29.41%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 10 people, 29.41%
Abdominal Discomfort: 8 people, 23.53%
Cough: 8 people, 23.53%
Paraesthesia Oral (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's oral with no apparent long-term physical effect): 7 people, 20.59%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 19 people, 55.88%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 14 people, 41.18%
Cor Pulmonale (enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart): 7 people, 20.59%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.94%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 2.94%

* 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 iloprost (the active ingredients of Ventavis) and Ventavis (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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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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