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Dexamethasone and Thyroid nodule - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroid nodule is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Levaquin, and have B precursor type acute leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroid nodule when taking Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,257 people who have side effects when taking Dexamethasone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

What is Thyroid nodule?

Thyroid nodule (a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 112 drugs and 259 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid nodule.

On Jul, 12, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Thyroid nodule.

Could Dexamethasone cause Thyroid nodule?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Thyroid nodule when taking Dexamethasone? *

  • female: 8.33 %
  • male: 91.67 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroid nodule when taking Dexamethasone? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 8.33 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 75.0 %
  • 50-59: 8.33 %
  • 60+: 8.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

  1. Zometa: 11 people, 91.67%
  2. Skelaxin: 11 people, 91.67%
  3. Peridex: 11 people, 91.67%
  4. Levaquin: 11 people, 91.67%
  5. Accupril: 10 people, 83.33%
  6. Melatonin: 10 people, 83.33%
  7. Neulasta: 10 people, 83.33%
  8. Rituxan: 10 people, 83.33%
  9. Aloxi: 10 people, 83.33%
  10. Vytorin: 10 people, 83.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroid nodule? *

  1. Pain: 11 people, 91.67%
  2. Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 11 people, 91.67%
  3. Injury: 11 people, 91.67%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 91.67%
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 91.67%
  6. Diarrhea: 11 people, 91.67%
  7. Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 11 people, 91.67%
  8. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 11 people, 91.67%
  9. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 11 people, 91.67%
  10. Bone Disorder: 11 people, 91.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 8.33%
  2. Bone Loss: 1 person, 8.33%
  3. B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia (lymphoid cancer): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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