Detrol la and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Detrol la (tolterodine tartrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Synthroid, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Detrol la. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,073 people who have side effects when taking Detrol la from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Detrol la?

Detrol la has active ingredients of tolterodine tartrate. It is often used in urge incontinence. eHealthMe is studying from 13,358 Detrol la users. Check the latest studies of Detrol la.

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.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

13,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Detrol la.
Among them, 50 people (0.38%) have Hypothyroidism.

Among these 50 people:

How long have people been on Detrol la when they have Hypothyroidism? *

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

female: 95.92 %
male: 4.08 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Detrol la? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

High Blood Pressure: 19 people, 38.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 18 people, 36.00%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 28.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 11 people, 22.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 20.00%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 20.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 9 people, 18.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 18.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 18.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 6 people, 12.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 5 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 10.00%
Pain: 4 people, 8.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 8.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.00%
Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 4.00%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 4.00%
Bladder Disorder: 2 people, 4.00%

* 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 tolterodine tartrate (the active ingredients of Detrol la) and Detrol la (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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