Nasal congestion and drugs of ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Nasal congestion is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride, especially for people who are male, 10-19 old , have been taking the drugs for < 1 month. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,875 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Guanfacine hydrochloride, Intuniv, Tenex.
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7,875 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride.
Among them, 36 people (0.46%) have Nasal congestion
What is Nasal congestion?
Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels) is found to be associated with 3,056 drugs and 2,257 conditions by eHealthMe.
Number of reports submitted per year:

Time on drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride when people have Nasal congestion *:
- < 1 month: 100 %
- 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
- 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
- 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
- 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
- 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
- 10+ years: 0.0 %
Gender of people who have Nasal congestion when taking drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride *:
- female: 18.18 %
- male: 81.82 %
Age of people who have Nasal congestion when taking drugs with ingredients of guanfacine hydrochloride *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 3.7 %
- 10-19: 77.78 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 3.7 %
- 40-49: 3.7 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 11.11 %
Conditions people have *:
- Asthma: 22 people, 61.11%
- Depression: 2 people, 5.56%
- Irritability: 2 people, 5.56%
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.78%
- Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 2.78%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 2.78%
- Cough: 1 person, 2.78%
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 1 person, 2.78%
- Eye Disorder: 1 person, 2.78%
- Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 1 person, 2.78%
Other drugs people take *:
- Prozac: 24 people, 66.67%
- Xolair: 20 people, 55.56%
- Fluoxetine: 16 people, 44.44%
- Seroquel: 10 people, 27.78%
- Cardura: 3 people, 8.33%
- Singulair: 3 people, 8.33%
- Claritin: 3 people, 8.33%
- Klor-Con: 2 people, 5.56%
- Letairis: 2 people, 5.56%
- Concerta: 2 people, 5.56%
Other side effects people have besides Nasal congestion *:
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 22 people, 61.11%
- Oropharyngeal Pain: 20 people, 55.56%
- Obstructive Airways Disorder (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 20 people, 55.56%
- Cough: 20 people, 55.56%
- Forced Expiratory Volume Decreased (decreased lung expired air volume): 20 people, 55.56%
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 19 people, 52.78%
- Heart Rate Irregular: 19 people, 52.78%
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 19 people, 52.78%
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 18 people, 50.00%
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 18 people, 50.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
How to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
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How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on guanfacine hydrochloride. All drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. brand name and generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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