Chlorhexidine gluconate and Myopia aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myopia aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Chlorhexidine gluconate (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Hypovitaminosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myopia aggravated when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,183 people who have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chlorhexidine gluconate?

Chlorhexidine gluconate has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,233 Chlorhexidine gluconate users. Check the latest studies of Chlorhexidine gluconate.

What is Myopia aggravated?

Myopia aggravated (difficult to see objects that are far away) is found to be associated with 451 drugs and 191 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myopia aggravated.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

8,183 people reported to have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate.
Among them, 14 people (0.17%) have Myopia aggravated.

Could Chlorhexidine gluconate cause Myopia aggravated?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Chlorhexidine gluconate when they have Myopia aggravated? *

What is the gender of people who have Myopia aggravated when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

female: 14.29 %
male: 85.71 %

What is the age of people who have Myopia aggravated when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

Zometa: 13 people, 92.86%
Methocarbamol: 12 people, 85.71%
Acetaminophen: 6 people, 42.86%
Ceftazidime: 6 people, 42.86%
Chlorpheniramine Maleate: 6 people, 42.86%
Flunisolide: 6 people, 42.86%
Prochlorperazine Maleate: 6 people, 42.86%
Cromolyn Sodium: 6 people, 42.86%
Diclofenac Sodium: 6 people, 42.86%
Percocet: 6 people, 42.86%

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

Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 92.86%
Pain: 13 people, 92.86%
Back Pain: 13 people, 92.86%
Exposed Bone In Jaw: 12 people, 85.71%
Asthma: 12 people, 85.71%
Depression: 12 people, 85.71%
Injury: 12 people, 85.71%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 12 people, 85.71%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 12 people, 85.71%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 85.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vaginal Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Urinary Tract Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Bladder Irritation: 1 person, 7.14%
Cough: 1 person, 7.14%
Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 1 person, 7.14%
Cystitis Noninfective (non-infectious inflammation of the wall of the bladder): 1 person, 7.14%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Chlorhexidine gluconate) and Chlorhexidine gluconate (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?

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