Iodine and Lyme disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lyme disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Iodine (iodine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Biotin, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lyme disease when taking Iodine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,695 people who have side effects when taking Iodine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Iodine?

Iodine has active ingredients of iodine. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 3,807 Iodine users. Check the latest studies of Iodine.

What is Lyme disease?

Lyme disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks) is found to be associated with 430 drugs and 620 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lyme disease.

On Jul, 26, 2026

3,695 people reported to have side effects when taking Iodine.
Among them, 16 people (0.43%) have Lyme disease.

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lyme disease when taking Iodine? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Lyme disease when taking Iodine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Iodine? *

Biotin: 12 people, 75.00%
Acetaminophen: 11 people, 68.75%
Testosterone: 11 people, 68.75%
Epinephrine: 11 people, 68.75%
Vitamin C: 9 people, 56.25%
Vitamin D3: 7 people, 43.75%
Progesterone: 7 people, 43.75%
Aspirin: 6 people, 37.50%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 37.50%
Doxycycline Hyclate: 6 people, 37.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Lyme disease? *

Epstein-Barr Virus Infection: 9 people, 56.25%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 43.75%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 37.50%
Haematocrit Increased: 6 people, 37.50%
Hormone Level Abnormal: 6 people, 37.50%
Fibrin D Dimer Increased: 6 people, 37.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 37.50%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 6 people, 37.50%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 37.50%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 6 people, 37.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 11 people, 68.75%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 12.50%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 12.50%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 6.25%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 iodine (the active ingredients of Iodine) and Iodine (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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