Zide and Hypophysitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypophysitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nasacort, and have Metastatic malignant melanoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypophysitis when taking Zide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 178,473 people who have side effects when taking Zide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zide?

Zide has active ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 183,246 Zide users. Check the latest studies of Zide.

What is Hypophysitis?

Hypophysitis (inflammation of the pituitary gland) is found to be associated with 153 drugs and 175 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypophysitis.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

178,473 people reported to have side effects when taking Zide.
Among them, 17 people (0.01%) have Hypophysitis.

Could Zide cause Hypophysitis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Zide when they have Hypophysitis? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hypophysitis when taking Zide? *

  • female: 60 %
  • male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Hypophysitis when taking Zide? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zide? *

  1. Nasacort: 4 people, 23.53%
  2. Omeprazole: 2 people, 11.76%
  3. Vitamin B12: 2 people, 11.76%
  4. Tylenol: 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Bactrim Ds: 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Crestor: 2 people, 11.76%
  7. Zyrtec: 1 person, 5.88%
  8. Innohep: 1 person, 5.88%
  9. Inderal: 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Ibuprofen: 1 person, 5.88%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypophysitis? *

  1. Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 2 people, 11.76%
  2. Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 11.76%
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 11.76%
  4. Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 1 person, 5.88%
  6. Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 1 person, 5.88%
  7. Blood Creatinine Increased: 1 person, 5.88%
  8. Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 1 person, 5.88%
  9. Delirium (wild excitement): 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine): 1 person, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 4 people, 23.53%
  2. Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 4 people, 23.53%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 17.65%
  4. Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Micturition Disorder (disease of passing urine): 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 2 people, 11.76%
  7. Diarrhea: 2 people, 11.76%
  8. Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 2 people, 11.76%
  9. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Zide:

  • Zide (183,246 reports)

Hypophysitis treatments and more:

How severe was Hypophysitis and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of hydrochlorothiazide:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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

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