Vistaril and Spinal compression fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Spinal compression fracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Vistaril (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Cephalexin, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Spinal compression fracture when taking Vistaril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,641 people who have side effects when taking Vistaril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vistaril?

Vistaril has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 9,565 Vistaril users. Check the latest studies of Vistaril.

What is Spinal compression fracture?

Spinal compression fracture (fracture due to spinal compression on bone) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 904 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Spinal compression fracture.

On Aug, 12, 2026

8,641 people reported to have side effects when taking Vistaril.
Among them, 15 people (0.17%) have Spinal compression fracture.

$Could Vistaril cause Spinal compression fracture?$

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Spinal compression fracture when taking Vistaril? *

female: 20 %
male: 80 %

What is the age of people who have Spinal compression fracture when taking Vistaril? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vistaril? *

Cephalexin: 10 people, 66.67%
Zometa: 9 people, 60.00%
Demerol: 9 people, 60.00%
Zofran: 9 people, 60.00%
Zithromax: 9 people, 60.00%
Xanax: 9 people, 60.00%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 9 people, 60.00%
Phenergan: 9 people, 60.00%
Fosamax: 9 people, 60.00%
Prilosec: 9 people, 60.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Spinal compression fracture? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 86.67%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 86.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 80.00%
Fall: 12 people, 80.00%
Weakness: 12 people, 80.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 12 people, 80.00%
Head Injury: 12 people, 80.00%
Pain: 12 people, 80.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 80.00%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 73.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 8 people, 53.33%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 6.67%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 1 person, 6.67%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.67%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 6.67%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 6.67%
Itching: 1 person, 6.67%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 Jan .
Ate? ?, Arikan MF, Kaplan M, Altay M, "Hydroxyzine induced pancytopenia and petechial rashes: a rare complication", Journal Of Contemporary Medicine, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on hydroxyzine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Vistaril) and Vistaril (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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