Nitroglycerin

Common brands: Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Rectiv

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52,548
Total Reports
19,816
Serious Reports
6,929
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (13.19%)

Patient Demographics

Male
25,601
Female
23,266

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Nitroglycerin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 4,231
5.9%
2 PAIN 3,655
5.1%
3 FATIGUE 3,564
4.9%
4 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 3,407
4.7%
5 NAUSEA 3,312
4.6%
6 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,981
4.1%
7 DIZZINESS 2,976
4.1%
8 CHEST PAIN 2,968
4.1%
9 FALL 2,930
4.1%
10 DIARRHOEA 2,716
3.8%
11 HEADACHE 2,627
3.6%
12 RENAL FAILURE 2,515
3.5%
13 ASTHENIA 2,435
3.4%
14 DEATH 2,429
3.4%
15 HYPOTENSION 2,274
3.2%
16 OFF LABEL USE 2,091
2.9%
17 ANXIETY 2,068
2.9%
18 MALAISE 2,064
2.9%
19 PNEUMONIA 2,040
2.8%
20 VOMITING 2,030
2.8%
21 CARDIAC FAILURE CONGESTIVE 1,878
2.6%
22 COUGH 1,850
2.6%
23 CONSTIPATION 1,843
2.6%
24 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,688
2.3%
25 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,685
2.3%
26 ARTHRALGIA 1,665
2.3%
27 ANAEMIA 1,652
2.3%
28 PYREXIA 1,578
2.2%
29 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,479
2.1%
30 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,470
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.