Xanax and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Xanax (alprazolam), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Xanax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 126,784 people who have side effects when taking Xanax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xanax?

Xanax has active ingredients of alprazolam. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 135,347 Xanax users. Check the latest studies of Xanax.

What is Bronchiectasis?

Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 781 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.

On Jul, 07, 2026

126,784 people reported to have side effects when taking Xanax.
Among them, 64 people (0.05%) have Bronchiectasis.

Among these 64 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Xanax? *

female: 69.84 %
male: 30.16 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Xanax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xanax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *

Pneumonia: 38 people, 59.38%
Chest Pain: 34 people, 53.12%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 34 people, 53.12%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 30 people, 46.88%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 30 people, 46.88%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 29 people, 45.31%
Bone Disorder: 29 people, 45.31%
Dyspnea Exertional: 28 people, 43.75%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 28 people, 43.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 28 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 19 people, 29.69%
Pain In Jaw: 10 people, 15.62%
Bone Disorder: 6 people, 9.38%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 5 people, 7.81%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 7.81%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 4 people, 6.25%
Immunodeficiency: 4 people, 6.25%
Asthma: 3 people, 4.69%
Back Pain: 3 people, 4.69%
Diabetes: 3 people, 4.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

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

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