Methimazole and Panic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Methimazole (methimazole), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Nexium, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attack 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 8,014 Methimazole users. Check the latest studies of Methimazole.

What is Panic attack?

Panic attack is found to be associated with 2,525 drugs and 2,068 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attack.

On Oct, 03, 2025

7,420 people reported to have side effects when taking Methimazole.
Among them, 14 people (0.19%) have Panic attack.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Methimazole when they have Panic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attack when taking Methimazole? *

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attack when taking Methimazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methimazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attack? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 42.86%
Depression: 4 people, 28.57%
Nervousness: 3 people, 21.43%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 21.43%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 people, 14.29%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 2 people, 14.29%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 2 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Psychosexual Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 14.29%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 14.29%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 14.29%
Asthma: 2 people, 14.29%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 1 person, 7.14%
Premature Delivery: 1 person, 7.14%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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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