Zide and Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Zide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Metformin, and have Acromegaly.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder 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 Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder?

Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder (loss of function in an endocrine gland due to failure of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones which stimulate that gland's function) is found to be associated with 206 drugs and 335 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder.

On Jul, 06, 2026

178,473 people reported to have side effects when taking Zide.
Among them, 27 people (0.02%) have Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder.

Could Zide cause Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Zide when they have Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder when taking Zide? *

female: 19.23 %
male: 80.77 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder when taking Zide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothalamo-pituitary disorder? *

Weight Decreased: 18 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 59.26%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 15 people, 55.56%
Pain: 15 people, 55.56%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 15 people, 55.56%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 55.56%
Eating Disorder: 14 people, 51.85%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 14 people, 51.85%
Insulin-Like Growth Factor Increased: 14 people, 51.85%
Eye Disorder: 14 people, 51.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 15 people, 55.56%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 3 people, 11.11%
Metastatic Malignant Melanoma (spreadable cancer tumour of melanine): 2 people, 7.41%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 3.70%
Synovial Cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid): 1 person, 3.70%
Spinal Column Stenosis (narrowing of spinal column): 1 person, 3.70%
Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 1 person, 3.70%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 1 person, 3.70%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 3.70%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 3.70%

* 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 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.

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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