Propylthiouracil and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Propylthiouracil (propylthiouracil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased 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 Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,885 drugs and 3,953 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jul, 05, 2026

2,435 people reported to have side effects when taking Propylthiouracil.
Among them, 11 people (0.45%) have Weight increased.

Could Propylthiouracil cause Weight increased?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Propylthiouracil when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Propylthiouracil? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Propylthiouracil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propylthiouracil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 45.45%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 45.45%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Dizziness: 4 people, 36.36%
Lung Neoplasm (tumour of lung): 4 people, 36.36%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 36.36%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 4 people, 36.36%
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): 4 people, 36.36%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

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): 3 people, 27.27%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 2 people, 18.18%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 1 person, 9.09%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 9.09%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 9.09%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 9.09%
Familial Mediterranean Fever (genetic disease recurring attacks of abdominal pain, fever, pleurisy, arthritis, and rash): 1 person, 9.09%
Depression: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 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?

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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