Zide and Vulvovaginal candidiasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zide (hydrochlorothiazide), especially for people who are 40-49 old, also take Seroquel, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vulvovaginal candidiasis 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 Vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (vulvovaginal infection by fungi) is found to be associated with 280 drugs and 343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vulvovaginal candidiasis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

178,473 people reported to have side effects when taking Zide.
Among them, 22 people (0.01%) have Vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Could Zide cause Vulvovaginal candidiasis?

Among these 22 people:

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

What are other drugs people take besides Zide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vulvovaginal candidiasis? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 12 people, 54.55%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 11 people, 50.00%
Weight Increased: 10 people, 45.45%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 9 people, 40.91%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 9 people, 40.91%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 40.91%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 40.91%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 36.36%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 36.36%
Abdominal Discomfort: 8 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 14 people, 63.64%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 50.00%
Sleep Disorder: 7 people, 31.82%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 7 people, 31.82%
Anger: 5 people, 22.73%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 18.18%
Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 4.55%
Dry Mouth: 1 person, 4.55%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (280 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Vulvovaginal candidiasis:

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (343 conditions)

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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