Dexedrine and Thyroid diseases - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroid diseases is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroid diseases when taking Dexedrine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,977 people who have side effects when taking Dexedrine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexedrine?

Dexedrine has active ingredients of dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,735 Dexedrine users. Check the latest studies of Dexedrine.

What is Thyroid diseases?

Thyroid diseases is found to be associated with 1,123 drugs and 1,601 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid diseases.

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On Jul, 30, 2026

3,977 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexedrine.
Among them, 11 people (0.28%) have Thyroid diseases.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Dexedrine when they have Thyroid diseases? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroid diseases when taking Dexedrine? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroid diseases when taking Dexedrine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexedrine? *

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

Weight Increased: 5 people, 45.45%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 45.45%
Onychoclasis (breaking of the nails): 4 people, 36.36%
Bladder Prolapse (bulging of one or more of the pelvic organs into the vagina): 4 people, 36.36%
Hair Loss: 4 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 36.36%
Intervertebral Disc Disorder (spinal disc disorder): 4 people, 36.36%
Itching: 4 people, 36.36%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 36.36%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 45.45%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 18.18%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dextroamphetamine sulfate (the active ingredients of Dexedrine) and Dexedrine (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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