Methimazole and Faeces discolored - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Faeces discolored is reported as a side effect among people who take Methimazole (methimazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Faeces discolored when taking Methimazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,420 people who have side effects when taking Methimazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methimazole?

Methimazole has active ingredients of methimazole. It is often used in hyperthyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 8,016 Methimazole users. Check the latest studies of Methimazole.

What is Faeces discolored?

Faeces discolored is found to be associated with 1,253 drugs and 1,828 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Faeces discolored.

On Jul, 14, 2026

7,420 people reported to have side effects when taking Methimazole.
Among them, 22 people (0.3%) have Faeces discolored.

Could Methimazole cause Faeces discolored?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Methimazole? *

female: 95.24 %
male: 4.76 %

What is the age of people who have Faeces discolored when taking Methimazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methimazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Faeces discolored? *

Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 40.91%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 9 people, 40.91%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 36.36%
Constipation: 7 people, 31.82%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 27.27%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 27.27%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 6 people, 27.27%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 27.27%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 22.73%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 18.18%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 18.18%
Chronic Respiratory Failure: 3 people, 13.64%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 3 people, 13.64%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 13.64%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 3 people, 13.64%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 13.64%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 13.64%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 13.64%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 3 people, 13.64%

* 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 methimazole (the active ingredients of Methimazole) and Methimazole (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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