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

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Zometa, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Peridex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,787 people who have side effects when taking Peridex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Peridex?

Peridex has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,803 Peridex users. Check the latest studies of Peridex.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 1,008 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Apr, 29, 2026

2,787 people reported to have side effects when taking Peridex.
Among them, 16 people (0.57%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 16 people:

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Peridex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Pain: 14 people, 87.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 68.75%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 11 people, 68.75%
Injury: 11 people, 68.75%
Pain In Jaw: 11 people, 68.75%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 68.75%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 68.75%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 11 people, 68.75%
Exposed Bone In Jaw: 11 people, 68.75%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 68.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 9 people, 56.25%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 56.25%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 31.25%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.25%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 1 person, 6.25%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 6.25%
Birth Control: 1 person, 6.25%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Peridex) and Peridex (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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