Eliquis and Chronic thyroiditis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chronic thyroiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Eliquis (apixaban), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Tizanidine Hydrochloride, and have Epilepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Eliquis. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 189,425 people who have side effects when taking Eliquis from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eliquis?

Eliquis has active ingredients of apixaban. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 191,859 Eliquis users. Check the latest studies of Eliquis.

What is Chronic thyroiditis?

Chronic thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 457 drugs and 1,084 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chronic thyroiditis.

On Apr, 27, 2026

189,425 people reported to have side effects when taking Eliquis.
Among them, 30 people (0.02%) have Chronic thyroiditis.

Could Eliquis cause Chronic thyroiditis?

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Eliquis when they have Chronic thyroiditis? *

What is the gender of people who have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Eliquis? *

female: 44.83 %
male: 55.17 %

What is the age of people who have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Eliquis? *

What are other drugs people take besides Eliquis? *

Miralax: 5 people, 16.67%
Tizanidine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 16.67%
Linzess: 4 people, 13.33%
Magnesium: 4 people, 13.33%
Aspirin: 3 people, 10.00%
Flonase: 3 people, 10.00%
Metoprolol Succinate: 3 people, 10.00%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 10.00%
Zetia: 3 people, 10.00%
Lorazepam: 3 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Chronic thyroiditis? *

Weakness: 16 people, 53.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 53.33%
Memory Loss: 15 people, 50.00%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 50.00%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 15 people, 50.00%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 15 people, 50.00%
Dizziness: 15 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 16.67%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 5 people, 16.67%
Fall: 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 15 people, 50.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 3 people, 10.00%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 10.00%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 10.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 6.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 6.67%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 6.67%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 6.67%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 3.33%
Circulatory Collapse: 1 person, 3.33%

* 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 apixaban (the active ingredients of Eliquis) and Eliquis (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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