Zometa and Vulvovaginitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vulvovaginitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zometa (zoledronic acid), especially for people who are 50-59 old, also take Aredia, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vulvovaginitis when taking Zometa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 71,074 people who have side effects when taking Zometa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zometa?

Zometa has active ingredients of zoledronic acid. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 71,434 Zometa users. Check the latest studies of Zometa.

What is Vulvovaginitis?

Vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva and vagina) is found to be associated with 97 drugs and 130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vulvovaginitis.



On Aug, 08, 2026

71,074 people reported to have side effects when taking Zometa.
Among them, 26 people (0.04%) have Vulvovaginitis.

Could Zometa cause Vulvovaginitis?

Among these 26 people:

What is the age of people who have Vulvovaginitis when taking Zometa? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 4.76 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 4.76 %
  • 50-59: 52.38 %
  • 60+: 38.1 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zometa? *

  1. Aredia: 24 people, 92.31%
  2. Femara: 22 people, 84.62%
  3. Ambien: 22 people, 84.62%
  4. Reglan: 22 people, 84.62%
  5. Protonix: 15 people, 57.69%
  6. Prevacid: 15 people, 57.69%
  7. Prozac: 14 people, 53.85%
  8. Lac-Hydrin: 14 people, 53.85%
  9. Levofloxacin: 14 people, 53.85%
  10. Cytoxan: 14 people, 53.85%

What are other side effects people have besides Vulvovaginitis? *

  1. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 25 people, 96.15%
  2. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 25 people, 96.15%
  3. Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 24 people, 92.31%
  4. Synovial Cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid): 24 people, 92.31%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 23 people, 88.46%
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 23 people, 88.46%
  7. Weakness: 22 people, 84.62%
  8. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 22 people, 84.62%
  9. Pain: 22 people, 84.62%
  10. Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 22 people, 84.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 14 people, 53.85%
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 7.69%
  3. Multiple Fractures: 2 people, 7.69%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.69%
  5. Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.85%
  6. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 3.85%
  7. Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 3.85%
  8. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 3.85%
  9. Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 3.85%
  10. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 3.85%

* 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 zoledronic acid (the active ingredients of Zometa) and Zometa (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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