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Osteoporosis and drugs of ingredients of acetazolamide (a real world drug study)


Summary:

Osteoporosis is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old , have been taking the drugs for 1 - 2 years. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,033 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Acetazolamide, Diamox.

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On Aug, 04, 2026

10,033 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide.
Among them, 40 people (0.4%) have Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break) is found to be associated with 1,806 drugs and 1,905 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoporosis.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide cause Osteoporosis?

Time on drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide when people have Osteoporosis *:

  • < 1 month: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 16.67 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 50.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

Gender of people who have Osteoporosis when taking drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide *:

  • female: 71.05 %
  • male: 28.95 %

Age of people who have Osteoporosis when taking drugs with ingredients of acetazolamide *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 7.14 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 7.14 %
  • 40-49: 32.14 %
  • 50-59: 32.14 %
  • 60+: 21.43 %

Conditions people have *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 32.50%
  2. Hiv Infection: 13 people, 32.50%
  3. Herpes Virus Infection: 8 people, 20.00%
  4. Sleep Disorder: 8 people, 20.00%
  5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 8 people, 20.00%
  6. Meniere's Disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree): 8 people, 20.00%
  7. Pain: 6 people, 15.00%
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 10.00%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 10.00%
  10. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 10.00%

Other drugs people take *:

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  1. Welchol: 11 people, 27.50%
  2. Zolpidem: 9 people, 22.50%
  3. Bactrim: 9 people, 22.50%
  4. Valtrex: 8 people, 20.00%
  5. Zantac: 8 people, 20.00%
  6. Librax: 8 people, 20.00%
  7. Pepcid: 8 people, 20.00%
  8. Dexilant: 7 people, 17.50%
  9. Evista: 7 people, 17.50%
  10. Imodium: 7 people, 17.50%

Other side effects people have besides Osteoporosis *:

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  1. Pain: 21 people, 52.50%
  2. Emotional Distress: 20 people, 50.00%
  3. Depression: 19 people, 47.50%
  4. Chronic Kidney Disease: 13 people, 32.50%
  5. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 13 people, 32.50%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 32.50%
  7. Bone Density Decreased: 12 people, 30.00%
  8. Joint Pain: 10 people, 25.00%
  9. Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 9 people, 22.50%
  10. Rickets (softening of bones): 9 people, 22.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetazolamide. All drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. brand name and generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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