Prilosec and Ear barotrauma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ear barotrauma is reported as a side effect among people who take Prilosec (omeprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ear barotrauma when taking Prilosec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 171,578 people who have side effects when taking Prilosec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prilosec?

Prilosec has active ingredients of omeprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 175,286 Prilosec users. Check the latest studies of Prilosec.

What is Ear barotrauma?

Ear barotrauma (discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum) is found to be associated with 300 drugs and 625 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ear barotrauma.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

171,578 people reported to have side effects when taking Prilosec.
Among them, 66 people (0.04%) have Ear barotrauma.

Among these 66 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ear barotrauma when taking Prilosec? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Ear barotrauma when taking Prilosec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prilosec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ear barotrauma? *

Pain: 43 people, 65.15%
Stress And Anxiety: 42 people, 63.64%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 41 people, 62.12%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 39 people, 59.09%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 39 people, 59.09%
Pain In Jaw: 39 people, 59.09%
Fall: 38 people, 57.58%
Bone Disorder: 37 people, 56.06%
Fractured Sacrum: 37 people, 56.06%
Back Pain: 35 people, 53.03%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 27 people, 40.91%
Depression: 14 people, 21.21%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 21.21%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 13 people, 19.70%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 19.70%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 13 people, 19.70%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 13 people, 19.70%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 19.70%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 12 people, 18.18%
Allergic Rhinitis: 12 people, 18.18%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Ear barotrauma (625 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on omeprazole (the active ingredients of Prilosec) and Prilosec (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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