Decadron and Thyroide - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroide is reported as a side effect among people who take Decadron (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroide when taking Decadron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46,837 people who have side effects when taking Decadron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Decadron?

Decadron has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 47,210 Decadron users. Check the latest studies of Decadron.

What is Thyroide?

Thyroide is found to be associated with 1,211 drugs and 1,586 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroide.

On Jun, 16, 2026

46,837 people reported to have side effects when taking Decadron.
Among them, 32 people (0.07%) have Thyroide.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Decadron when they have Thyroide? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroide when taking Decadron? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroide when taking Decadron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Decadron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroide? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 14 people, 43.75%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 43.75%
Pain: 13 people, 40.62%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 13 people, 40.62%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 13 people, 40.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 34.38%
Abdominal Pain: 11 people, 34.38%
Swallowing Difficulty: 11 people, 34.38%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 34.38%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 34.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 18.75%
Plasmacytoma (neoplasm of plasma cells (usually in bone marrow)): 5 people, 15.62%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 6.25%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 2 people, 6.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 6.25%
Pain: 2 people, 6.25%
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 2 people, 6.25%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 6.25%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 1 person, 3.12%
Breast Cancer Stage Iv: 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Decadron (47,210 reports)

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Thyroide (69,463 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Thyroide:

Thyroide (1,211 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Thyroide:

Thyroide (1,586 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Decadron) and Decadron (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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