Hydrochlorothiazide and Cushingoid - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cushingoid 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 6 - 12 months also take Ativan, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cushingoid 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 Cushingoid?

Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles) is found to be associated with 482 drugs and 557 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cushingoid.

On Jul, 13, 2026

177,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrochlorothiazide.
Among them, 69 people (0.04%) have Cushingoid.

Could Hydrochlorothiazide cause Cushingoid?

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Hydrochlorothiazide when they have Cushingoid? *

What is the gender of people who have Cushingoid when taking Hydrochlorothiazide? *

female: 69.49 %
male: 30.51 %

What is the age of people who have Cushingoid when taking Hydrochlorothiazide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrochlorothiazide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cushingoid? *

Rashes (redness): 31 people, 44.93%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 29 people, 42.03%
Productive Cough: 26 people, 37.68%
Kyphosis (a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (upper back)): 24 people, 34.78%
Pneumonia: 24 people, 34.78%
Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 24 people, 34.78%
High Blood Cholesterol: 24 people, 34.78%
Lipohypertrophy (a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin): 23 people, 33.33%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 22 people, 31.88%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 30.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 15.94%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 7 people, 10.14%
Breast Cancer: 7 people, 10.14%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 7.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 5.80%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 4.35%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 4.35%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 4.35%
Itching: 3 people, 4.35%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 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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