Diphen and Thyroid function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroid function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroid function test abnormal when taking Diphen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 113,958 people who have side effects when taking Diphen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diphen?

Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,432 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.

What is Thyroid function test abnormal?

Thyroid function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,574 drugs and 1,602 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid function test abnormal.

On Jun, 20, 2026

113,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Diphen.
Among them, 204 people (0.18%) have Thyroid function test abnormal.

Could Diphen cause Thyroid function test abnormal?

Among these 204 people:

How long have people been on Diphen when they have Thyroid function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroid function test abnormal when taking Diphen? *

female: 91.38 %
male: 8.62 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroid function test abnormal when taking Diphen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diphen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroid function test abnormal? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 52 people, 25.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 51 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 50 people, 24.51%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 42 people, 20.59%
Weight Decreased: 41 people, 20.10%
Cough: 40 people, 19.61%
Joint Pain: 40 people, 19.61%
Fall: 39 people, 19.12%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 38 people, 18.63%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 36 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 64 people, 31.37%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 50 people, 24.51%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 17 people, 8.33%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 11 people, 5.39%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 11 people, 5.39%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 4.90%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 8 people, 3.92%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 3.92%
Immune System Disorder: 7 people, 3.43%
Immunodeficiency: 6 people, 2.94%

* 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 diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Diphen) and Diphen (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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