Hydrochlorothiazide and Angle closure glaucoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Angle closure glaucoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Intraocular pressure increased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Angle closure glaucoma when taking Hydrochlorothiazide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 177,544 people who have side effects when taking Hydrochlorothiazide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydrochlorothiazide?

Hydrochlorothiazide has active ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 182,194 Hydrochlorothiazide users. Check the latest studies of Hydrochlorothiazide.

What is Angle closure glaucoma?

Angle closure glaucoma (term used for several ocular diseases that ultimately result in increased intraocular pressure (iop) and decreased visual acuity) is found to be associated with 207 drugs and 480 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Angle closure glaucoma.

On Aug, 10, 2026

177,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrochlorothiazide.
Among them, 46 people (0.03%) have Angle closure glaucoma.

Could Hydrochlorothiazide cause Angle closure glaucoma?

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Hydrochlorothiazide when they have Angle closure glaucoma? *

What is the gender of people who have Angle closure glaucoma when taking Hydrochlorothiazide? *

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

What is the age of people who have Angle closure glaucoma when taking Hydrochlorothiazide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrochlorothiazide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Angle closure glaucoma? *

Choroidal Effusion (fluid collection in vascular layer of eye that nourishes retina): 13 people, 28.26%
Choroidal Detachment (separation of vascular layer of the eye): 9 people, 19.57%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 9 people, 19.57%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 13.04%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 6 people, 13.04%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 4 people, 8.70%
Eye Pain: 4 people, 8.70%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 4 people, 8.70%
Vision Blurred: 3 people, 6.52%
Visual Impairment: 3 people, 6.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Intraocular Pressure Increased: 5 people, 10.87%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 8.70%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 6.52%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 6.52%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.52%
Depression: 2 people, 4.35%
Diabetes: 2 people, 4.35%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 4.35%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.35%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.35%

* 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 hydrochlorothiazide (the active ingredients of Hydrochlorothiazide) and Hydrochlorothiazide (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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