Metoprolol succinate and Chronic thyroiditis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chronic thyroiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Metoprolol succinate (metoprolol succinate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ezetimibe, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Metoprolol succinate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64,247 people who have side effects when taking Metoprolol succinate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metoprolol succinate?

Metoprolol succinate has active ingredients of metoprolol succinate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 66,933 Metoprolol succinate users. Check the latest studies of Metoprolol succinate.

What is Chronic thyroiditis?

Chronic thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 457 drugs and 1,085 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chronic thyroiditis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

64,247 people reported to have side effects when taking Metoprolol succinate.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Chronic thyroiditis.

Could Metoprolol succinate cause Chronic thyroiditis?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Metoprolol succinate when they have Chronic thyroiditis? *

What is the gender of people who have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Metoprolol succinate? *

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

What is the age of people who have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Metoprolol succinate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metoprolol succinate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Chronic thyroiditis? *

Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 31.25%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 25.00%
Cardiac Arrest: 4 people, 25.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 25.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 18.75%
Fall: 3 people, 18.75%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 18.75%
Infusion Site Swelling: 3 people, 18.75%
Organ Failure: 3 people, 18.75%
Infusion Site Pain: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 25.00%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 18.75%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 18.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 12.50%
Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 12.50%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 12.50%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 6.25%
Back Pain: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 metoprolol succinate (the active ingredients of Metoprolol succinate) and Metoprolol succinate (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?

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