Aredia and Pneumonia pneumococcal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumonia pneumococcal is reported as a side effect among people who take Aredia (pamidronate disodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Zometa, and have Transient ischaemic attack.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia pneumococcal when taking Aredia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,280 people who have side effects when taking Aredia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aredia?

Aredia has active ingredients of pamidronate disodium. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 15,365 Aredia users. Check the latest studies of Aredia.

What is Pneumonia pneumococcal?

Pneumonia pneumococcal (pneumococcal pneumonia is a common but serious infection and inflammation of the lungs) is found to be associated with 284 drugs and 385 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia pneumococcal.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

15,280 people reported to have side effects when taking Aredia.
Among them, 60 people (0.39%) have Pneumonia pneumococcal.

Could Aredia cause Pneumonia pneumococcal?

Among these 60 people:

How long have people been on Aredia when they have Pneumonia pneumococcal? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumonia pneumococcal when taking Aredia? *

female: 55 %
male: 45 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumonia pneumococcal when taking Aredia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aredia? *

Zometa: 59 people, 98.33%
Prednisone: 22 people, 36.67%
Melphalan Hydrochloride: 21 people, 35.00%
Femara: 17 people, 28.33%
Taxol: 17 people, 28.33%
Arimidex: 17 people, 28.33%
Aspirin: 16 people, 26.67%
Flagyl: 16 people, 26.67%
Gatifloxacin: 15 people, 25.00%
Prilosec: 15 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia pneumococcal? *

Chest Pain: 50 people, 83.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 44 people, 73.33%
Fever: 42 people, 70.00%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 41 people, 68.33%
Swelling: 41 people, 68.33%
Pain: 38 people, 63.33%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 38 people, 63.33%
Depression: 37 people, 61.67%
Swallowing Difficulty: 36 people, 60.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 36 people, 60.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 15 people, 25.00%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 13 people, 21.67%
Sleep Disorder: 11 people, 18.33%
Quadriplegia (a four limb paralysis): 1 person, 1.67%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 1.67%
Glioma (a type of tumour that starts in the brain or spine): 1 person, 1.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pamidronate disodium (the active ingredients of Aredia) and Aredia (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?

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).

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