Astelin and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Astelin (azelastine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Synthroid, and have Neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Astelin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,326 people who have side effects when taking Astelin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Astelin?

Astelin has active ingredients of azelastine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 5,538 Astelin users. Check the latest studies of Astelin.

What is Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development) is found to be associated with 1,617 drugs and 2,600 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothyroidism.

On Jul, 10, 2026

5,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Astelin.
Among them, 38 people (0.71%) have Hypothyroidism.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Astelin when they have Hypothyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Astelin? *

female: 69.44 %
male: 30.56 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Astelin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Astelin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

Stress And Anxiety: 22 people, 57.89%
Pain: 18 people, 47.37%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 17 people, 44.74%
Weakness: 16 people, 42.11%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 16 people, 42.11%
High Blood Pressure: 16 people, 42.11%
Depression: 16 people, 42.11%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 42.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 36.84%
Deformity (disfigurement): 14 people, 36.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 11 people, 28.95%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 9 people, 23.68%
Calcium Deficiency (lack of calcium): 9 people, 23.68%
Lung Neoplasm (tumour of lung): 8 people, 21.05%
Pain: 4 people, 10.53%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 7.89%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 2 people, 5.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 5.26%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 5.26%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azelastine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Astelin) and Astelin (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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