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

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Probiotics (yogurt), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Magnesium, and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Probiotics. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,405 people who have side effects when taking Probiotics from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Probiotics?

Probiotics has active ingredients of yogurt. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 9,541 Probiotics users. Check the latest studies of Probiotics.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 977 drugs and 1,437 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Jul, 25, 2026

9,405 people reported to have side effects when taking Probiotics.
Among them, 12 people (0.13%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 12 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Probiotics? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 50.00%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 41.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 25.00%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 3 people, 25.00%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 16.67%
Muscle Tightness: 2 people, 16.67%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 16.67%
Joint Stiffness: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 41.67%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 3 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 2 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Atrophic Vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva): 2 people, 16.67%
Depression: 2 people, 16.67%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 2 people, 16.67%
Diabetes: 2 people, 16.67%

* 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 yogurt (the active ingredients of Probiotics) and Probiotics (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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