Maxzide and Photosensitivity reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Photosensitivity reaction is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxzide (hydrochlorothiazide; triamterene), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Micardis, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Maxzide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,853 people who have side effects when taking Maxzide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxzide?

Maxzide has active ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide; triamterene. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 9,152 Maxzide users. Check the latest studies of Maxzide.

What is Photosensitivity reaction?

Photosensitivity reaction is found to be associated with 1,048 drugs and 1,262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photosensitivity reaction.



On Jul, 17, 2026

8,853 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxzide.
Among them, 15 people (0.17%) have Photosensitivity reaction.

Could Maxzide cause Photosensitivity reaction?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Maxzide when they have Photosensitivity reaction? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 100 %

What is the gender of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Maxzide? *

  • female: 78.57 %
  • male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Maxzide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 20 %
  • 50-59: 20 %
  • 60+: 60 %

What are other drugs people take besides Maxzide? *

  1. Micardis: 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Medrol: 2 people, 13.33%
  3. Flonase: 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Lipitor: 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Advair Hfa: 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Hytrin: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Rabeprazole Sodium: 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Valium: 2 people, 13.33%
  9. Prednisone: 2 people, 13.33%
  10. Relafen: 2 people, 13.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Photosensitivity reaction? *

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 26.67%
  2. Itching: 4 people, 26.67%
  3. Constipation: 4 people, 26.67%
  4. Pruritus Generalised (generalized itching): 3 people, 20.00%
  5. Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 3 people, 20.00%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 20.00%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 20.00%
  8. Vasodilatation (widening of blood vessels resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls): 3 people, 20.00%
  9. Eye Disorder: 3 people, 20.00%
  10. Rashes (redness): 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 13.33%
  3. Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Vulvovaginal Dryness: 1 person, 6.67%
  6. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney): 1 person, 6.67%
  7. Eye Allergy: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Inflammation: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Photosensitivity reaction and when was it recovered:

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydrochlorothiazide; triamterene (the active ingredients of Maxzide) and Maxzide (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?

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