Korlym and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Korlym (mifepristone), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Spironolactone, and have Cushing's syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Korlym. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,073 people who have side effects when taking Korlym from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Korlym?

Korlym has active ingredients of mifepristone. eHealthMe is studying from 3,078 Korlym users. Check the latest studies of Korlym.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 994 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jun, 21, 2026

3,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Korlym.
Among them, 6 people (0.2%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 6 people:

How long have people been on Korlym when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Korlym? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Korlym? *

What are other drugs people take besides Korlym? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 66.67%
Swelling: 3 people, 50.00%
Back Pain: 2 people, 33.33%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 2 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 33.33%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 2 people, 33.33%
Eye Swelling: 2 people, 33.33%
Peripheral Swelling: 2 people, 33.33%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 5 people, 83.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 16.67%
Procedural Pain: 1 person, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mifepristone (the active ingredients of Korlym) and Korlym (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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