Alendronic acid and Glaucoma aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glaucoma aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Alendronic acid (alendronate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vitamin B12, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glaucoma aggravated when taking Alendronic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,142 people who have side effects when taking Alendronic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Alendronic acid?

Alendronic acid has active ingredients of alendronate sodium. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 18,408 Alendronic acid users. Check the latest studies of Alendronic acid.

What is Glaucoma aggravated?

Glaucoma aggravated (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss) is found to be associated with 1,079 drugs and 304 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glaucoma aggravated.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

18,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Alendronic acid.
Among them, 14 people (0.08%) have Glaucoma aggravated.

Could Alendronic acid cause Glaucoma aggravated?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Alendronic acid when they have Glaucoma aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Glaucoma aggravated when taking Alendronic acid? *

female: 90.91 %
male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Glaucoma aggravated when taking Alendronic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Alendronic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Glaucoma aggravated? *

Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 4 people, 28.57%
Vision Blurred: 3 people, 21.43%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 3 people, 21.43%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 21.43%
Hair Loss: 3 people, 21.43%
Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
Eye Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
Eye Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Infection Susceptibility Increased: 1 person, 7.14%
Infected Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 21.43%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 14.29%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 7.14%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 1 person, 7.14%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 7.14%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Stuckey BG, Sallie R, "Alendronate-induced unmasking or deterioration of coeliac disease: a case series", Osteoporosis International, 2015 Jan .
Lee WY, Sun LM, Lin MC, Liang JA, Chang SN, Sung FC, Muo CH, Kao CH, "A higher dosage of oral alendronate will increase the subsequent cancer risk of osteoporosis patients in Taiwan: a population-based cohort study", PloS one, 2012 Dec .
Stuckey BG, Sallie R, "Alendronate-induced unmasking or deterioration of coeliac disease: a case series", Osteoporosis International, 2015 Jan .
Lee WY, Sun LM, Lin MC, Liang JA, Chang SN, Sung FC, Muo CH, Kao CH, "A higher dosage of oral alendronate will increase the subsequent cancer risk of osteoporosis patients in Taiwan: a population-based cohort study", PloS one, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on alendronate sodium (the active ingredients of Alendronic acid) and Alendronic acid (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?

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