Blopress and Atrial flutter for Women aged 60+ (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Atrial flutter is found for women aged 60+ who take Blopress (candesartan cilexetil). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,456 women aged 60+ from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

Time on Blopress when people have Atrial flutter
Top conditions
Top co-used drugs
Top other side effects

On Aug, 06, 2026

2,456 women aged 60+ reported to have side effects when taking Blopress.
Among them, 36 people (1.47%) have Atrial flutter

What is Blopress?

Blopress has active ingredients of candesartan cilexetil. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 7,479 Blopress users. Check the latest studies of Blopress.

What is Atrial flutter?

Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart) is found to be associated with 3,219 drugs and 3,886 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial flutter.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Blopress cause Atrial flutter in women aged 60+?

Time on Blopress when people have Atrial flutter *

Severity of Atrial flutter

n/a

How people recovered from Atrial flutter

n/a

Top conditions involved for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 13.89%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 11.11%
Diabetes: 3 people, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.56%
Cardiac Fibrillation (uncontrolled muscle contraction of heart): 2 people, 5.56%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 5.56%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 5.56%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 5.56%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 5.56%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

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Top other side effects for these people *:

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Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 16.67%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 13.89%
Cardiac Failure: 5 people, 13.89%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 5 people, 13.89%
Weakness: 5 people, 13.89%
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (upper gastrointestinal bleeding): 4 people, 11.11%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 11.11%
Heart Rate Increased: 4 people, 11.11%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 11.11%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 4 people, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.

Related publications that referenced our studies:

Zakaria S, Lu KY, Nussenblatt V, Browner I, "Atrial flutter associated with carboplatin administration", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2011 Nov .
Zakaria S, Lu KY, Nussenblatt V, Browner I, "Atrial flutter associated with carboplatin administration", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2011 Nov .

Related studies:

Blopress and Atrial flutter

How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, candesartan cilexetil (the active ingredients of Blopress) and Blopress (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.

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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