Propylthiouracil and Ventricular tachycardia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular tachycardia is reported as a side effect among people who take Propylthiouracil (propylthiouracil), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Digoxin, and have Congestive cardiomyopathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Propylthiouracil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,435 people who have side effects when taking Propylthiouracil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propylthiouracil?

Propylthiouracil has active ingredients of propylthiouracil. It is often used in hyperthyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 2,545 Propylthiouracil users. Check the latest studies of Propylthiouracil.

What is Ventricular tachycardia?

Ventricular tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart) is found to be associated with 1,291 drugs and 2,094 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular tachycardia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

2,435 people reported to have side effects when taking Propylthiouracil.
Among them, 19 people (0.78%) have Ventricular tachycardia.

Could Propylthiouracil cause Ventricular tachycardia?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Propylthiouracil when they have Ventricular tachycardia? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Propylthiouracil? *

female: 10.53 %
male: 89.47 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular tachycardia when taking Propylthiouracil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propylthiouracil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular tachycardia? *

Ventricular Arrhythmia (problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat): 11 people, 57.89%
Heart Rate Increased: 10 people, 52.63%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 52.63%
Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 42.11%
Dizziness: 4 people, 21.05%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 21.05%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 4 people, 21.05%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 15.79%
Altered State Of Consciousness (altered state of mind): 3 people, 15.79%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Congestive Cardiomyopathy (weakening of heart muscle): 10 people, 52.63%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 15.79%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 10.53%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .
Amit K J Mandal, Umar F Khan, Constantinos G Missouris, "Ventricular tachycardia in a patient with sigmoid volvulus on treatment with donepezil", Clinical Toxicology, 2019 Jan .
Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on propylthiouracil (the active ingredients of Propylthiouracil) and Propylthiouracil (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?

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