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

Summary:

Chronic thyroiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Norvasc (amlodipine besylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lipitor, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chronic thyroiditis when taking Norvasc. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 133,505 people who have side effects when taking Norvasc from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Norvasc?

Norvasc has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 136,738 Norvasc users. Check the latest studies of Norvasc.

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, 27, 2026

133,505 people reported to have side effects when taking Norvasc.
Among them, 24 people (0.02%) have Chronic thyroiditis.

Could Norvasc cause Chronic thyroiditis?

Among these 24 people:

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

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

female: 58.33 %
male: 41.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Norvasc? *

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

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 29.17%
Fever: 6 people, 25.00%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 5 people, 20.83%
Dizziness: 5 people, 20.83%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 20.83%
Cough: 5 people, 20.83%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 5 people, 20.83%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 5 people, 20.83%
Hernia Obstructive (obstruction in the bowel; interrupt the blood supply to the herniated tissue): 4 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 25.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 16.67%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 4 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 16.67%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 16.67%
Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 4 people, 16.67%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 12.50%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 12.50%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 8.33%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Chronic thyroiditis (1,085 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate (the active ingredients of Norvasc) and Norvasc (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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