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

Summary:

Glaucoma is reported as a side effect among people who take Probiotics (yogurt), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Glaucoma when taking Probiotics. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,405 people who have side effects when taking Probiotics from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Probiotics?

Probiotics has active ingredients of yogurt. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 9,541 Probiotics users. Check the latest studies of Probiotics.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss) is found to be associated with 1,235 drugs and 1,656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Glaucoma.

On Jul, 18, 2026

9,405 people reported to have side effects when taking Probiotics.
Among them, 14 people (0.15%) have Glaucoma.

Among these 14 people:

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Probiotics? *

What are other side effects people have besides Glaucoma? *

Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 42.86%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 4 people, 28.57%
Asthma: 4 people, 28.57%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 4 people, 28.57%
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 4 people, 28.57%
Head Injury: 4 people, 28.57%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 4 people, 28.57%
Heart Rate Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Heart Rate Irregular: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 35.71%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 35.71%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 28.57%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 28.57%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 28.57%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 28.57%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 4 people, 28.57%
Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Eye Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%

* 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 yogurt (the active ingredients of Probiotics) and Probiotics (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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