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

Summary:

Epididymitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are 60+ old, also take Simvastatin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epididymitis 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 182,195 Hydrochlorothiazide users. Check the latest studies of Hydrochlorothiazide.

What is Epididymitis?

Epididymitis (pain in the scrotum or testicle) is found to be associated with 255 drugs and 399 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epididymitis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

177,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydrochlorothiazide.
Among them, 24 people (0.01%) have Epididymitis.

Could Hydrochlorothiazide cause Epididymitis?

Among these 24 people:

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

What are other drugs people take besides Hydrochlorothiazide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epididymitis? *

Prostate Cancer: 6 people, 25.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 20.83%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 20.83%
Dizziness: 5 people, 20.83%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 4 people, 16.67%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 16.67%
Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream): 4 people, 16.67%
Depression: 4 people, 16.67%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 16.67%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immobilisation Prolonged (continuing for a long time rest): 4 people, 16.67%
Cerebral Ischaemia (insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand): 4 people, 16.67%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 16.67%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 12.50%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 12.50%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 8.33%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 2 people, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 8.33%
Wound: 1 person, 4.17%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Epididymitis (399 conditions)

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.

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