Flovent hfa and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Flovent hfa (fluticasone propionate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Protonix, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Flovent hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,234 people who have side effects when taking Flovent hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flovent hfa?

Flovent hfa has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 7,457 Flovent hfa users. Check the latest studies of Flovent hfa.

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 Jul, 27, 2026

7,234 people reported to have side effects when taking Flovent hfa.
Among them, 14 people (0.19%) have Hypothyroidism.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Flovent hfa? *

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothyroidism when taking Flovent hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flovent hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 42.86%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 6 people, 42.86%
Swallowing Difficulty: 5 people, 35.71%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 35.71%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 35.71%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 35.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 35.71%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 28.57%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 4 people, 28.57%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 21.43%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 14.29%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 14.29%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 14.29%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 2 people, 14.29%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 14.29%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .
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 .
Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .
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 fluticasone propionate (the active ingredients of Flovent hfa) and Flovent hfa (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?

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