Botox and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ocrevus, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Botox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69,984 people who have side effects when taking Botox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Botox?

Botox has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 70,512 Botox users. Check the latest studies of Botox.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 1,008 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Apr, 17, 2026

69,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox.
Among them, 26 people (0.04%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Botox when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Botox? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Botox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Botox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 16 people, 61.54%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 61.54%
Rashes (redness): 15 people, 57.69%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 50.00%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 12 people, 46.15%
Vaginal Infection: 12 people, 46.15%
Oral Fungal Infection: 12 people, 46.15%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 12 people, 46.15%
Cystitis Noninfective (non-infectious inflammation of the wall of the bladder): 12 people, 46.15%
Inflammation: 11 people, 42.31%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 15 people, 57.69%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 12 people, 46.15%
Torticollis (a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other): 4 people, 15.38%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 11.54%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 2 people, 7.69%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 7.69%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 3.85%
Therapeutic Response Prolonged (long preventive response): 1 person, 3.85%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.85%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on botulinum toxin type a (the active ingredients of Botox) and Botox (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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