Bumex and Kidney stones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Kidney stones is reported as a side effect among people who take Bumex (bumetanide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Aspirin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Kidney stones when taking Bumex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,078 people who have side effects when taking Bumex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bumex?

Bumex has active ingredients of bumetanide. It is often used in swelling. eHealthMe is studying from 9,210 Bumex users. Check the latest studies of Bumex.

What is Kidney stones?

Kidney stones is found to be associated with 1,833 drugs and 2,124 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Kidney stones.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

9,078 people reported to have side effects when taking Bumex.
Among them, 45 people (0.5%) have Kidney stones.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Bumex when they have Kidney stones? *

What is the gender of people who have Kidney stones when taking Bumex? *

female: 62.79 %
male: 37.21 %

What is the age of people who have Kidney stones when taking Bumex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bumex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Kidney stones? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 23 people, 51.11%
Acute Kidney Failure: 21 people, 46.67%
Urinary Tract Infection: 16 people, 35.56%
Diarrhea: 16 people, 35.56%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 15 people, 33.33%
Chest Pain: 15 people, 33.33%
Depression: 14 people, 31.11%
Dizziness: 13 people, 28.89%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 13 people, 28.89%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 13 people, 28.89%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 7 people, 15.56%
Fungal Nail Infection: 6 people, 13.33%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 13.33%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 11.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 8.89%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.89%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 8.89%
Glucocorticoids Increased (more glucocorticoids secretion): 3 people, 6.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 6.67%

* 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 bumetanide (the active ingredients of Bumex) and Bumex (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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