Movicol and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Movicol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,199 people who have side effects when taking Movicol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Movicol?

Movicol has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 14,248 Movicol users. Check the latest studies of Movicol.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 1,032 drugs and 1,426 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jan, 27, 2026

14,199 people reported to have side effects when taking Movicol.
Among them, 31 people (0.22%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Movicol when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Movicol? *

female: 41.94 %
male: 58.06 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Movicol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Movicol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 18 people, 58.06%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 54.84%
Fall: 15 people, 48.39%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 11 people, 35.48%
Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 35.48%
Nearsightedness (difficulty in seeing the far objects): 11 people, 35.48%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 11 people, 35.48%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 11 people, 35.48%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 11 people, 35.48%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 11 people, 35.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 64.52%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 15 people, 48.39%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 11 people, 35.48%
Pain: 11 people, 35.48%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 11 people, 35.48%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 11 people, 35.48%
Back Pain: 10 people, 32.26%
Transitional Cell Carcinoma (cancer tumour inner most layer of urinary system): 6 people, 19.35%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 16.13%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: 5 people, 16.13%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 (the active ingredients of Movicol) and Movicol (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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