Armour thyroid and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Armour thyroid (thyroid tablets, usp), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Synthroid, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Armour thyroid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,921 people who have side effects when taking Armour thyroid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Armour thyroid?

Armour thyroid has active ingredients of thyroid tablets, usp. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 11,975 Armour thyroid users. Check the latest studies of Armour thyroid.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,303 drugs and 1,567 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 20, 2026

10,921 people reported to have side effects when taking Armour thyroid.
Among them, 27 people (0.25%) have Hiatal hernia.

Could Armour thyroid cause Hiatal hernia?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Armour thyroid when they have Hiatal hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Armour thyroid? *

female: 92 %
male: 8 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Armour thyroid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Armour thyroid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Weight Decreased: 9 people, 33.33%
Swallowing Difficulty: 8 people, 29.63%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 22.22%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 22.22%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 18.52%
Pain: 5 people, 18.52%
Diaphragmatic Disorder: 5 people, 18.52%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 18.52%
Dizziness: 5 people, 18.52%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 18.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 25.93%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 18.52%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 14.81%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 14.81%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 3 people, 11.11%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 11.11%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 3 people, 11.11%
Herpes Virus Infection: 3 people, 11.11%
Asthma: 3 people, 11.11%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 11.11%

* 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 thyroid tablets, usp (the active ingredients of Armour thyroid) and Armour thyroid (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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