Zoledronic and Macular degeneration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Macular degeneration is reported as a side effect among people who take Zoledronic (zoledronic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Synthroid, and have Dyspnea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Macular degeneration when taking Zoledronic. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,760 people who have side effects when taking Zoledronic from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zoledronic?

Zoledronic has active ingredients of zoledronic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 29,812 Zoledronic users. Check the latest studies of Zoledronic.

What is Macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision) is found to be associated with 861 drugs and 1,489 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Macular degeneration.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

29,760 people reported to have side effects when taking Zoledronic.
Among them, 16 people (0.05%) have Macular degeneration.

Could Zoledronic cause Macular degeneration?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Zoledronic when they have Macular degeneration? *

What is the gender of people who have Macular degeneration when taking Zoledronic? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Macular degeneration when taking Zoledronic? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zoledronic? *

What are other side effects people have besides Macular degeneration? *

Dry Mouth: 10 people, 62.50%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 50.00%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 7 people, 43.75%
Disease Progression: 7 people, 43.75%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 7 people, 43.75%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 7 people, 43.75%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 43.75%
Compression Fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury): 7 people, 43.75%
Pain: 7 people, 43.75%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 7 people, 43.75%
Pain: 7 people, 43.75%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 7 people, 43.75%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 43.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 43.75%
Thalamic Infarction (tissue death of thalamus part of brain): 6 people, 37.50%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 6 people, 37.50%
Swelling: 5 people, 31.25%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 5 people, 31.25%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 31.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Macular degeneration:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Macular degeneration:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Zoledronic) and Zoledronic (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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