Medication side effect

Can Hydrochlorothiazide cause pain?

Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]

Yes — pain has been reported as a side effect of Hydrochlorothiazide in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and product labeling. It is among the more frequently reported events for this medication. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.

Reported adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been reported and, within each category, are listed in order of decreasing severity. Body as a Whole Weakness. Cardiovascular Hypotension including orthostatic hypotension (may be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics or antihypertensive drugs). Digestive Pancreatitis, jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), diarrhea, vomiting, sialadenitis, cramping, constipation, gastric irritation, nausea, anorexia. Hematologic Aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia. Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic reactions, necrotizing angiitis (vasculitis and cutaneous vasculitis), respiratory distress including pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, photosensitivity, fever, urticaria, rash, purpura. Metabolic Electrolyte imbalance (see PRECAUTIONS ), hyperglycemia, glycosuria, hyperuricemia Musculoskeletal Muscle spasm. Nervous System/Psychiatric Vertigo, paresthesias, dizziness, headache, restlessness. Renal Renal failure, renal dysfunction, interstitial nephritis (see WARNINGS ) Skin Erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis including toxic epidermal necrolysis, alopecia. Special Senses Transient blurred vision, xanthopsia. Urogenital Impotence. Whenever adverse reactions are moderate or severe, thiazide dosage should be reduced or therapy withdrawn. Postmarketing Experience Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Hydrochlorothiazide is associated with an increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. In a study conducted in the Sentinel System, increased risk was predominantly for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and in white patients taking large cumulative doses. The increased risk for SCC in the overall population was approximately 1 additional case per 16,000 patients per year, and for white patients taking a cumulative dose of ≥50,000 mg the risk increase was approximately 1 additional SCC case for every 6,700 patients per year. CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. YOU MAY REPORT SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR LEADING PHARMA, LLC AT 1-844-740-7500. Body as a Whole Weakness. Cardiovascular Hypotension including orthostatic hypotension (may be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates, narcotics or antihypertensive drugs). Digestive Pancreatitis, jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), diarrhea, vomiting, sialadenitis, cramping, constipation, gastric irritation, nausea, anorexia. Hematologic Aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia. Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic reactions, necrotizing angiitis (vasculitis and cutaneous vasculitis), respiratory distress including pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, photosensitivity, fever, urticaria, rash, purpura. Metabolic Electrolyte imbalance (see PRECAUTIONS ), hyperglycemia, glycosuria, hyperuricemia Musculoskeletal Muscle spasm. Nervous System/Psychiatric Vertigo, paresthesias, dizziness, headache, restlessness. Renal Renal failure, renal dysfunction, interstitial nephritis (see WARNINGS ) Skin Erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis including toxic epidermal necrolysis, alopecia. Special Senses Transient blurred vision, xanthopsia. Urogenital Impotence. Whenever adverse reactions are moderate or severe, thiazide dosage should be reduced or therapy withdrawn. Postmarketing Experience Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Hydrochlorothiazide is associated with an increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. In a study conducted in the Sentinel System, increased risk was predominantly for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and in white patients taking large cumulative doses. The increased risk for SCC in the overall population was approximately 1 additional case per 16,000 patients per year, and for white patients taking a cumulative dose of ≥50,000 mg the risk increase was approximately 1 additional SCC case for every 6,700 patients per year. CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS. YOU MAY REPORT SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR LEADING PHARMA, LLC AT 1-844-740-7500.

Warnings

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Monitor kidney function periodically (5.1) Monitor and correct serum electrolytes prior to use and monitor periodically (5.2). Monitor blood sugar, lipid levels, uric acid and calcium levels periodically. (5.3) Exacerbation or activation of systemic lupus erythematosus (5.4) Acute angle-closure glaucoma and acute myopia (5.5) 5.1 Impaired Renal Function Monitor kidney function periodically. Diuretics can cause hypovolemia which may precipitate acute kidney injury. Patients with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, or volume depletion may be at particular risk of developing acute renal failure on INZIRQO. Consider withholding or discontinuing therapy in patients who develop a clinically significant decrease in kidney function while on INZIRQO. 5.2 Electrolyte Abnormalities INZIRQO can cause potentially symptomatic hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, and hypochloremic alkalosis. Hypomagnesemia can result in hypokalemia which appears difficult to treat despite potassium repletion. Hypokalemia is dose dependent. Monitor and correct serum electrolytes prior to use and monitor periodically. Discontinue INZIRQO if hypokalemia is associated with clinical symptoms (e.g., ECG changes, muscular weakness). 5.3 Metabolic Disturbances INZIRQO may increase blood sugar levels, affect diabetes control, and cause changes in the need for diabetes medication. INZIRQO may raise serum levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Monitor blood sugar and lipid levels. INZIRQO may raise the serum uric acid level due to reduced clearance of uric acid and may cause or exacerbate hyperuricemia and precipitate gout in susceptible patients. Increases in serum uric acid are dose related. INZIRQO decreases urinary calcium excretion and may cause elevations of serum calcium. Monitor calcium levels in patients with hypercalcemia receiving INZIRQO. Discontinue thiazides before carrying out tests for parathyroid function. 5.4 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Thiazide diuretics have been reported to cause exacerbation or activation of systemic lupus erythematosus. 5.5 Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma and Acute Myopia Hydrochlorothiazide, a sulfonamide, can cause an idiosyncratic reaction resulting in acute angle closure glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure with or without a noticeable acute myopic shift and/or choroidal effusions. Symptoms include acute onset of decreased visual acuity or ocular pain and typically occur within hours to weeks of drug initiation. Untreated acute angle-closure glaucoma may result in permanent vision loss. Discontinue drug intake. Consider prompt medical or surgical treatments if the intraocular pressure remains uncontrolled. Risk factors for developing acute angle-closure glaucoma may include a history of sulfonamide or penicillin allergy.

Other reported side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide

Frequently asked questions

Is pain a side effect of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Yes — pain has been reported as a side effect of Hydrochlorothiazide in FDA adverse-event reports (FAERS) and/or its labeling. These are voluntary reports, so they show what's been reported, not how often it happens.

How common is pain with Hydrochlorothiazide?

pain is among the more frequently reported events for Hydrochlorothiazide in FAERS. Reporting volume isn't a true incidence rate — check the prescribing information for documented frequencies.

What should I do if I have pain while taking Hydrochlorothiazide?

Don't stop a prescribed medication on your own. Tell your prescriber or pharmacist — they can tell you whether it's expected, whether it needs attention, and what to do next.

Informational only, drawn from FDA adverse-event reporting (FAERS) and labeling — not medical advice, and not proof a medication caused an effect. Talk to your clinician or pharmacist about any side effect.

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