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

Summary:

Thyroiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Sertraline (sertraline hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, also take Minocycline, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroiditis when taking Sertraline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 146,463 people who have side effects when taking Sertraline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sertraline?

Sertraline has active ingredients of sertraline hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 153,304 Sertraline users. Check the latest studies of Sertraline.

What is Thyroiditis?

Thyroiditis (inflammation of thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 313 drugs and 395 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroiditis.

On Jul, 05, 2026

146,463 people reported to have side effects when taking Sertraline.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Thyroiditis.

Among these 23 people:

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sertraline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroiditis? *

Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 9 people, 39.13%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 5 people, 21.74%
Swelling Face: 3 people, 13.04%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 13.04%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 13.04%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 3 people, 13.04%
Swallowing Difficulty: 3 people, 13.04%
Abdominal Discomfort: 3 people, 13.04%
Burning Sensation: 2 people, 8.70%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 6 people, 26.09%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 6 people, 26.09%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 2 people, 8.70%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 8.70%
Reflux Gastritis (a condition in which the lining of a person's stomach becomes inflamed as a result of exposure to bile): 1 person, 4.35%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 4.35%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 4.35%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 4.35%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 1 person, 4.35%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .
Izgi C, Erdem G, Mansuroglu D, Kurtoglu N, Kara M, Gunesdogdu F, "Severe hypokalemia probably associated with sertraline use", Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sertraline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Sertraline) and Sertraline (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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