Lopressor and Glaucoma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Glaucoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Lipitor, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glaucoma when taking Lopressor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,072 people who have side effects when taking Lopressor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lopressor?

Lopressor has active ingredients of metoprolol tartrate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 33,152 Lopressor users. Check the latest studies of Lopressor.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss) is found to be associated with 1,235 drugs and 1,653 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glaucoma.

On Apr, 27, 2026

32,072 people reported to have side effects when taking Lopressor.
Among them, 97 people (0.3%) have Glaucoma.

Among these 97 people:

How long have people been on Lopressor when they have Glaucoma? *

What is the gender of people who have Glaucoma when taking Lopressor? *

female: 69.07 %
male: 30.93 %

What is the age of people who have Glaucoma when taking Lopressor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lopressor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Glaucoma? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 51 people, 52.58%
Joint Pain: 46 people, 47.42%
Pain: 46 people, 47.42%
Swallowing Difficulty: 35 people, 36.08%
Weight Decreased: 34 people, 35.05%
Constipation: 34 people, 35.05%
Stress And Anxiety: 34 people, 35.05%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 34 people, 35.05%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 33 people, 34.02%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 32 people, 32.99%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 25 people, 25.77%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 17 people, 17.53%
Depression: 16 people, 16.49%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 12 people, 12.37%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 10 people, 10.31%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 9.28%
Metastasis (spreadable cancer to other organ from origin): 8 people, 8.25%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 5.15%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 5 people, 5.15%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 5 people, 5.15%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .
Hu CY, Lee BJ, Cheng HF, Wang CY, "Acetazolamide-related life-threatening hypophosphatemia in a glaucoma patient", Journal of glaucoma, 2015 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metoprolol tartrate (the active ingredients of Lopressor) and Lopressor (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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