Paclitaxel and Thyroiditis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Paclitaxel (paclitaxel), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Carboplatin, and have Lung adenocarcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroiditis when taking Paclitaxel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 85,850 people who have side effects when taking Paclitaxel from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paclitaxel?

Paclitaxel has active ingredients of paclitaxel. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 85,928 Paclitaxel users. Check the latest studies of Paclitaxel.

What is Thyroiditis?

Thyroiditis (inflammation of thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 312 drugs and 394 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroiditis.

On Jul, 21, 2026

85,850 people reported to have side effects when taking Paclitaxel.
Among them, 81 people (0.09%) have Thyroiditis.

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Paclitaxel when they have Thyroiditis? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroiditis when taking Paclitaxel? *

female: 81.33 %
male: 18.67 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroiditis when taking Paclitaxel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paclitaxel? *

Carboplatin: 44 people, 54.32%
Cyclophosphamide: 22 people, 27.16%
Keytruda: 8 people, 9.88%
Pradaxa: 7 people, 8.64%
Epirubicin Hydrochloride: 7 people, 8.64%
Opdivo: 5 people, 6.17%
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 3.70%
Yervoy: 3 people, 3.70%
Oxycontin: 2 people, 2.47%
Cisplatin: 2 people, 2.47%

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroiditis? *

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 19 people, 23.46%
Nausea And Vomiting: 16 people, 19.75%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 17.28%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 14 people, 17.28%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 16.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 16.05%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 13 people, 16.05%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 11 people, 13.58%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 10 people, 12.35%
Hypophysitis (inflammation of the pituitary gland): 10 people, 12.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 10 people, 12.35%
Cardiac Failure: 7 people, 8.64%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 7 people, 8.64%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 8.64%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 8.64%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Recurrent (type of epithelial lung cancer reoccurrence): 5 people, 6.17%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 4 people, 4.94%
Metastases To Central Nervous System (cancer spreads to central nervous system): 3 people, 3.70%
Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma Stage Iii (lung cancer has spread to lymph nodes on the same side of the chest as the tumour. the lymph nodes with cancer are near the sternum (chest bone) or where the bronchus enters the lung): 3 people, 3.70%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage Iv (the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as the other lung, brain, or liver): 2 people, 2.47%

* 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 paclitaxel (the active ingredients of Paclitaxel) and Paclitaxel (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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