Ursodiol and Blindness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness is reported as a side effect among people who take Ursodiol (ursodiol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Pantoprazole, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blindness when taking Ursodiol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,820 people who have side effects when taking Ursodiol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ursodiol?

Ursodiol has active ingredients of ursodiol. It is often used in primary biliary cirrhosis. eHealthMe is studying from 19,061 Ursodiol users. Check the latest studies of Ursodiol.

What is Blindness?

Blindness is found to be associated with 1,508 drugs and 1,990 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

18,820 people reported to have side effects when taking Ursodiol.
Among them, 30 people (0.16%) have Blindness.

Among these 30 people:

What is the gender of people who have Blindness when taking Ursodiol? *

female: 67.86 %
male: 32.14 %

What is the age of people who have Blindness when taking Ursodiol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ursodiol? *

Levofloxacin: 5 people, 16.67%
Pantoprazole: 5 people, 16.67%
Methotrexate: 4 people, 13.33%
Alendronate Sodium: 4 people, 13.33%
Allopurinol: 4 people, 13.33%
Esomeprazole Magnesium: 4 people, 13.33%
Novolog: 4 people, 13.33%
Gabapentin: 4 people, 13.33%
Synthroid: 4 people, 13.33%
Oxycodone: 4 people, 13.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness? *

Rashes (redness): 8 people, 26.67%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 23.33%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 20.00%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 6 people, 20.00%
Weakness: 6 people, 20.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 20.00%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 6 people, 20.00%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 20.00%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 20.00%
Visual Impairment: 5 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 10 people, 33.33%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 4 people, 13.33%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 10.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 10.00%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 3 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 10.00%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 3 people, 10.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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