Azopt and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Azopt (brinzolamide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Neurontin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Azopt. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,917 people who have side effects when taking Azopt from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azopt?

Azopt has active ingredients of brinzolamide. It is often used in glaucoma. eHealthMe is studying from 8,058 Azopt users. Check the latest studies of Azopt.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 656 drugs and 1,095 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Apr, 11, 2026

7,917 people reported to have side effects when taking Azopt.
Among them, 11 people (0.14%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Azopt? *

female: 10 %
male: 90 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Azopt? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azopt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Joint Pain: 10 people, 90.91%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 90.91%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 90.91%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 10 people, 90.91%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 90.91%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 10 people, 90.91%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 90.91%
Broken Bone: 10 people, 90.91%
Venous Occlusion (the blocking of venous return): 9 people, 81.82%
Infection: 9 people, 81.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 9.09%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 9.09%
Indigestion: 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (656 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (1,095 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on brinzolamide (the active ingredients of Azopt) and Azopt (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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