Mesalamine and Hyperthyroid - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroid is reported as a side effect among people who take Mesalamine (mesalamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Humira, and have Inflammatory bowel disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroid when taking Mesalamine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,767 people who have side effects when taking Mesalamine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mesalamine?

Mesalamine has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 28,053 Mesalamine users. Check the latest studies of Mesalamine.

What is Hyperthyroid?

Hyperthyroid is found to be associated with 1,082 drugs and 1,420 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroid.



On Jun, 12, 2026

27,767 people reported to have side effects when taking Mesalamine.
Among them, 14 people (0.05%) have Hyperthyroid.

Could Mesalamine cause Hyperthyroid?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroid when taking Mesalamine? *

  • female: 53.85 %
  • male: 46.15 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroid when taking Mesalamine? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Mesalamine? *

  1. Humira: 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Stelara: 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Prednisolone: 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Vitamin D: 1 person, 7.14%
  5. Prednisone: 1 person, 7.14%
  6. Pantoprazole Sodium: 1 person, 7.14%
  7. Nasonex: 1 person, 7.14%
  8. Levothyroxine Sodium: 1 person, 7.14%
  9. Insulin: 1 person, 7.14%
  10. Cod Liver Oil: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroid? *

  1. Diarrhea: 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 21.43%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
  4. Abdominal Distension: 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Medullary Thyroid Cancer (type of thyroid cancer that develops in the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland): 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Arthropathy: 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Weight Decreased: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Grip Strength Decreased: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 2 people, 14.29%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.14%
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 mesalamine (the active ingredients of Mesalamine) and Mesalamine (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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