Gliclazide and Thirst - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thirst is reported as a side effect among people who take Gliclazide (gliclazide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Metformin, and have Prostate cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thirst when taking Gliclazide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,903 people who have side effects when taking Gliclazide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gliclazide?

Gliclazide has active ingredients of gliclazide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 28,131 Gliclazide users. Check the latest studies of Gliclazide.

What is Thirst?

Thirst is found to be associated with 1,184 drugs and 1,324 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thirst.

On Jul, 08, 2026

27,903 people reported to have side effects when taking Gliclazide.
Among them, 66 people (0.24%) have Thirst.

Among these 66 people:

How long have people been on Gliclazide when they have Thirst? *

What is the gender of people who have Thirst when taking Gliclazide? *

female: 25.81 %
male: 74.19 %

What is the age of people who have Thirst when taking Gliclazide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gliclazide? *

Metformin: 25 people, 37.88%
Levemir: 21 people, 31.82%
Apidra: 18 people, 27.27%
Clopidogrel: 11 people, 16.67%
Tresiba: 8 people, 12.12%
Jardiance: 7 people, 10.61%
Tamsulosin: 7 people, 10.61%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 7 people, 10.61%
Paracetamol: 6 people, 9.09%
Xolair: 6 people, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Thirst? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 35 people, 53.03%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 29 people, 43.94%
Dizziness: 27 people, 40.91%
Blood Glucose Increased: 27 people, 40.91%
Headache (pain in head): 25 people, 37.88%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 22 people, 33.33%
Pain: 21 people, 31.82%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 21 people, 31.82%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 21 people, 31.82%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 21 people, 31.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 6.06%
Prostate Cancer: 4 people, 6.06%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.55%
Rickets (softening of bones): 3 people, 4.55%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 3 people, 4.55%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 3.03%
Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 3.03%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 3.03%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 2 people, 3.03%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 3.03%

* 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 gliclazide (the active ingredients of Gliclazide) and Gliclazide (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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