Methimazole and Lacrimation increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lacrimation increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Methimazole (methimazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Tepezza, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lacrimation increased 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 Lacrimation increased?

Lacrimation increased is found to be associated with 1,342 drugs and 1,798 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lacrimation increased.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

7,420 people reported to have side effects when taking Methimazole.
Among them, 20 people (0.27%) have Lacrimation increased.

Could Methimazole cause Lacrimation increased?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Methimazole when they have Lacrimation increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Lacrimation increased when taking Methimazole? *

female: 78.57 %
male: 21.43 %

What is the age of people who have Lacrimation increased when taking Methimazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methimazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lacrimation increased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 35.00%
Diplopia (double vision): 6 people, 30.00%
Eye Irritation: 5 people, 25.00%
Ocular Hyperaemia (an abnormally large amount of blood in eye): 4 people, 20.00%
Visual Impairment: 4 people, 20.00%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 20.00%
Eyes - Bulging (swelling of eyes): 4 people, 20.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 20.00%
Eye Pain: 4 people, 20.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 3 people, 15.00%
Breast Cancer: 3 people, 15.00%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 2 people, 10.00%
Fabry's Disease (build up of a particular type of fat, called globotriaosylceramide, in the body's cells): 2 people, 10.00%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 10.00%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 10.00%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 1 person, 5.00%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 1 person, 5.00%
Lipidosis (disorder of lipid metabolism involving abnormal accumulation of lipids in the reticuloendothelial cells): 1 person, 5.00%
Hypoaesthesia Eye (reduced sense of touch or sensation on eyes): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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