Microzide and Intervertebral disc degeneration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc degeneration is reported as a side effect among people who take Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Vicodin Es, and have Muscle spasms.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Microzide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 946 people who have side effects when taking Microzide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Microzide?

Microzide has active ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 994 Microzide users. Check the latest studies of Microzide.

What is Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Intervertebral disc degeneration (spinal disc degeneration) is found to be associated with 1,310 drugs and 1,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc degeneration.

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On Jul, 23, 2026

946 people reported to have side effects when taking Microzide.
Among them, 14 people (1.48%) have Intervertebral disc degeneration.

Could Microzide cause Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Microzide? *

  • female: 78.57 %
  • male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Microzide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 92.31 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 7.69 %

What are other drugs people take besides Microzide? *

  1. Effexor: 11 people, 78.57%
  2. Vicodin Es: 11 people, 78.57%
  3. Prevacid: 10 people, 71.43%
  4. Claritin: 10 people, 71.43%
  5. Zestoretic: 10 people, 71.43%
  6. Vioxx: 10 people, 71.43%
  7. Valium: 10 people, 71.43%
  8. Celebrex: 10 people, 71.43%
  9. Imitrex: 9 people, 64.29%
  10. Prinzide: 8 people, 57.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc degeneration? *

  1. Drug Ineffective: 13 people, 92.86%
  2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 11 people, 78.57%
  3. Fall: 11 people, 78.57%
  4. Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 11 people, 78.57%
  5. Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 10 people, 71.43%
  6. Constipation: 10 people, 71.43%
  7. Dysphoria (generalized dissatisfaction with life): 10 people, 71.43%
  8. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 10 people, 71.43%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 71.43%
  10. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 71.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 78.57%
  2. Back Pain: 10 people, 71.43%
  3. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Chest Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Constipation: 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Endocarditis Bacterial (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart by bacterial infection): 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 (the active ingredients of Microzide) and Microzide (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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