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Does HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Cause Blindness? 593 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 593 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide). This represents 2.8% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE.

593
Reports of Blindness with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
2.8%
of all HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE reports
208
Deaths
102
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Blindness From HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE?

Of the 593 reports, 208 (35.1%) resulted in death, 102 (17.2%) required hospitalization, and 91 (15.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. However, 593 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Cause?

Hyponatraemia (2,138) Drug ineffective (1,889) Acute kidney injury (1,838) Nausea (1,536) Dyspnoea (1,521) Dizziness (1,469) Headache (1,419) Hypotension (1,347) Fall (1,323) Malaise (1,312)

What Other Drugs Cause Blindness?

ADALIMUMAB (1,599) AFLIBERCEPT (1,337) BEVACIZUMAB (847) INSULIN GLARGINE (837) APIXABAN (789) INSULIN LISPRO (760) RANIBIZUMAB (760) ETANERCEPT (669) PREGABALIN (646) ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)

Which HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?

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