Betaxolol and Glaucoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glaucoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Betaxolol (betaxolol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Nucala, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glaucoma when taking Betaxolol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,648 people who have side effects when taking Betaxolol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Betaxolol?

Betaxolol has active ingredients of betaxolol hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,680 Betaxolol users. Check the latest studies of Betaxolol.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss) is found to be associated with 1,234 drugs and 1,656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glaucoma.



On Jul, 20, 2026

1,648 people reported to have side effects when taking Betaxolol.
Among them, 46 people (2.79%) have Glaucoma.

Could Betaxolol cause Glaucoma?

Among these 46 people:

What is the gender of people who have Glaucoma when taking Betaxolol? *

  • female: 92.5 %
  • male: 7.5 %

What is the age of people who have Glaucoma when taking Betaxolol? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 2.63 %
  • 60+: 97.37 %

What are other drugs people take besides Betaxolol? *

  1. Zocor: 38 people, 82.61%
  2. Xalatan: 38 people, 82.61%
  3. Synthroid: 38 people, 82.61%
  4. Qvar: 38 people, 82.61%
  5. Omnaris: 38 people, 82.61%
  6. Nucala: 38 people, 82.61%
  7. Metformin: 36 people, 78.26%
  8. Formoterol Fumarate: 28 people, 60.87%
  9. Glumetza: 28 people, 60.87%
  10. Minitran: 25 people, 54.35%

What are other side effects people have besides Glaucoma? *

  1. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 39 people, 84.78%
  2. Wound: 38 people, 82.61%
  3. Productive Cough: 38 people, 82.61%
  4. Haemorrhage (bleeding): 38 people, 82.61%
  5. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 38 people, 82.61%
  6. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 38 people, 82.61%
  7. Dizziness: 38 people, 82.61%
  8. Limb Injury: 38 people, 82.61%
  9. Crepitations (noises are produced by the rubbing of parts one against the other): 38 people, 82.61%
  10. Cough: 38 people, 82.61%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Asthma: 39 people, 84.78%
  2. Intraocular Pressure Increased: 3 people, 6.52%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.52%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 4.35%
  5. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 4.35%
  6. Diabetes: 2 people, 4.35%
  7. Diarrhea: 2 people, 4.35%
  8. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 4.35%
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.35%
  10. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on betaxolol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Betaxolol) and Betaxolol (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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