Loperamide hydrochloride and Hypothyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Loperamide hydrochloride (loperamide hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Furosemide, and have Malignant melanoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothyroidism when taking Loperamide hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,478 people who have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loperamide hydrochloride?

Loperamide hydrochloride has active ingredients of loperamide hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 10,814 Loperamide hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Loperamide hydrochloride.

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 Aug, 11, 2026

10,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride.
Among them, 47 people (0.45%) have Hypothyroidism.

Could Loperamide hydrochloride cause Hypothyroidism?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Loperamide hydrochloride when they have Hypothyroidism? *

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

female: 60.87 %
male: 39.13 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Loperamide hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 38.30%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 27.66%
Myopathy (a muscular disease in which the muscle fibres do not function): 10 people, 21.28%
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 10 people, 21.28%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 19.15%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 9 people, 19.15%
Back Pain: 9 people, 19.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 9 people, 19.15%
Weakness: 9 people, 19.15%
Itching: 8 people, 17.02%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 9 people, 19.15%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 12.77%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 12.77%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 5 people, 10.64%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 8.51%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 8.51%
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problem in separate organs of gastrointestinal system): 3 people, 6.38%
Productive Cough: 3 people, 6.38%
Peripheral Vascular Disorder: 3 people, 6.38%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 3 people, 6.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

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 .
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 loperamide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Loperamide hydrochloride) and Loperamide hydrochloride (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.

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