Hyperacusis and drugs of ingredients of furosemide (a real world drug study)


Summary:

Hyperacusis is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of furosemide, especially for people who are female, 60+ old . This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 513,671 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of furosemide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Furoscix, Furosemide, Lasix.


On Jan, 08, 2026

513,671 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of furosemide.
Among them, 44 people (0.01%) have Hyperacusis


What is Hyperacusis?

Hyperacusis (disorder in loudness perception) is found to be associated with 447 drugs and 602 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperacusis.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could drugs with ingredients of furosemide cause Hyperacusis?

Gender of people who have Hyperacusis when taking drugs with ingredients of furosemide *:

  • female: 81.82 %
  • male: 18.18 %

Age of people who have Hyperacusis when taking drugs with ingredients of furosemide *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 2.63 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 2.63 %
  • 30-39: 2.63 %
  • 40-49: 2.63 %
  • 50-59: 28.95 %
  • 60+: 60.53 %

Conditions people have *:

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  1. Herpes Zoster: 4 people, 9.09%
  2. Immunodeficiency: 4 people, 9.09%
  3. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 4 people, 9.09%
  4. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 9.09%
  5. Depression: 2 people, 4.55%
  6. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 4.55%
  7. Pain: 2 people, 4.55%
  8. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 4.55%
  9. Ear Disorder: 1 person, 2.27%
  10. Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 1 person, 2.27%

Other drugs people take *:

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  1. Omeprazole: 7 people, 15.91%
  2. Vitamin D: 7 people, 15.91%
  3. Valtrex: 6 people, 13.64%
  4. Ambien: 5 people, 11.36%
  5. Naproxen: 5 people, 11.36%
  6. Mucinex: 5 people, 11.36%
  7. Pepcid: 5 people, 11.36%
  8. Potassium: 5 people, 11.36%
  9. Lidocaine: 5 people, 11.36%
  10. Magnesium: 4 people, 9.09%

Other side effects people have besides Hyperacusis *:

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  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 29.55%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 25.00%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 25.00%
  4. Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 9 people, 20.45%
  5. Loss Of Consciousness: 9 people, 20.45%
  6. Pain: 9 people, 20.45%
  7. Drowsiness: 8 people, 18.18%
  8. Weight Increased: 8 people, 18.18%
  9. Weakness: 7 people, 15.91%
  10. Fall: 7 people, 15.91%

* 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 furosemide. 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?

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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