Furosemide and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Furosemide (furosemide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Warfarin Sodium, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack when taking Furosemide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 313,719 people who have side effects when taking Furosemide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Furosemide?

Furosemide has active ingredients of furosemide. It is often used in swelling. eHealthMe is studying from 316,082 Furosemide users. Check the latest studies of Furosemide.

What is Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 970 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.

On Oct, 19, 2025

313,719 people reported to have side effects when taking Furosemide.
Among them, 38 people (0.01%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Furosemide cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Furosemide when they have Gallbladder attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Furosemide? *

female: 55.26 %
male: 44.74 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Furosemide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Furosemide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 9 people, 23.68%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 18.42%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 18.42%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 6 people, 15.79%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 15.79%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 15.79%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 13.16%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 13.16%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 10.53%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 5 people, 13.16%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 4 people, 10.53%
Pain: 4 people, 10.53%
Depression: 3 people, 7.89%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 7.89%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 7.89%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 7.89%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 7.89%
Sedation: 3 people, 7.89%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 2 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .
Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

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