What is Pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland (triangle shape glands located on top of the kidneys). The tumor increases the hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that regulate the heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. Some symptoms include: headaches, sweating,& heart pounding.
What do patients take to treat Pheochromocytoma and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
|
Doxazosin
(Cardura XL, Cadex, Cardura)
|
0 | ||
| 0 | |||
|
Propranolol
(Bedranol, Inderal, Deralin, Propranolol ER)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Pheochromocytoma patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Pheochromocytoma at PatientsLikeMe?
- 3 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 0 say Pheochromocytoma is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 1 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 0 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Pheochromocytoma patients who have completed their condition history