Gentamicin sulfate and Adrenal insufficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adrenal insufficiency is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin sulfate (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Prednisone, and have Malignant melanoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Gentamicin sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,896 people who have side effects when taking Gentamicin sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gentamicin sulfate?

Gentamicin sulfate has active ingredients of gentamicin sulfate. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 3,942 Gentamicin sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Gentamicin sulfate.

What is Adrenal insufficiency?

Adrenal insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids) is found to be associated with 968 drugs and 1,092 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adrenal insufficiency.

On Jul, 08, 2026

3,896 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin sulfate.
Among them, 23 people (0.59%) have Adrenal insufficiency.

Could Gentamicin sulfate cause Adrenal insufficiency?

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Gentamicin sulfate? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Adrenal insufficiency when taking Gentamicin sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin sulfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adrenal insufficiency? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 12 people, 52.17%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 10 people, 43.48%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 10 people, 43.48%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 39.13%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 39.13%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 8 people, 34.78%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 8 people, 34.78%
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 8 people, 34.78%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 34.78%
Hyperparathyroidism (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium): 7 people, 30.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 9 people, 39.13%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 30.43%
Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 7 people, 30.43%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 21.74%
Constipation: 4 people, 17.39%
Brain Neoplasm Malignant (brain cancer tumour): 3 people, 13.04%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 13.04%
Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.70%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 gentamicin sulfate (the active ingredients of Gentamicin sulfate) and Gentamicin sulfate (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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