Hizentra and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Hizentra (human immunoglobulin g), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Synthroid, and have Hypogammaglobulinaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Hizentra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,644 people who have side effects when taking Hizentra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hizentra?

Hizentra has active ingredients of human immunoglobulin g. eHealthMe is studying from 23,666 Hizentra users. Check the latest studies of Hizentra.

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 1,614 drugs and 2,599 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothyroidism.



On Jul, 11, 2026

23,644 people reported to have side effects when taking Hizentra.
Among them, 18 people (0.08%) have Hypothyroidism.

Could Hizentra cause Hypothyroidism?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Hizentra when they have Hypothyroidism? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 50 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 50 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 9.09 %
  • 50-59: 27.27 %
  • 60+: 63.64 %

What are other drugs people take besides Hizentra? *

  1. Vitamin B12: 5 people, 27.78%
  2. Synthroid: 5 people, 27.78%
  3. Ocrevus: 4 people, 22.22%
  4. Eliquis: 4 people, 22.22%
  5. Flexeril: 4 people, 22.22%
  6. Potassium: 4 people, 22.22%
  7. Vitamin D2: 4 people, 22.22%
  8. Vitamin C: 4 people, 22.22%
  9. Prolia: 4 people, 22.22%
  10. Restoril: 4 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

  1. Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 55.56%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 50.00%
  3. Weight Decreased: 8 people, 44.44%
  4. Weakness: 7 people, 38.89%
  5. Back Pain: 7 people, 38.89%
  6. Joint Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 33.33%
  8. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 33.33%
  9. Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 33.33%
  10. Arthropathy: 5 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
  2. Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 6 people, 33.33%
  3. Rickets (softening of bones): 4 people, 22.22%
  4. Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 22.22%
  5. Protein S Deficiency: 4 people, 22.22%
  6. Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 22.22%
  7. Barrett's Oesophagus (barrett's oesophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged by stomach acid and changed to a lining similar to that of the stomach): 4 people, 22.22%
  8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 22.22%
  9. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 22.22%
  10. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 22.22%

* 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 human immunoglobulin g (the active ingredients of Hizentra) and Hizentra (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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