Tapazole and Obstructive airways disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Obstructive airways disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Tapazole (methimazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Ventolin, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Obstructive airways disorder when taking Tapazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,322 people who have side effects when taking Tapazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tapazole?

Tapazole has active ingredients of methimazole. It is often used in hyperthyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 2,477 Tapazole users. Check the latest studies of Tapazole.

What is Obstructive airways disorder?

Obstructive airways disorder (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe) is found to be associated with 892 drugs and 1,232 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Obstructive airways disorder.

On Jul, 14, 2026

2,322 people reported to have side effects when taking Tapazole.
Among them, 32 people (1.38%) have Obstructive airways disorder.

Could Tapazole cause Obstructive airways disorder?

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Obstructive airways disorder when taking Tapazole? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Obstructive airways disorder when taking Tapazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tapazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Obstructive airways disorder? *

Forced Expiratory Volume Decreased (decreased lung expired air volume): 30 people, 93.75%
Asthma: 30 people, 93.75%
Chest Pain: 26 people, 81.25%
Swelling: 26 people, 81.25%
Cough: 26 people, 81.25%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 26 people, 81.25%
Weight Increased: 26 people, 81.25%
Gait Disturbance: 25 people, 78.12%
Fungal Infection: 25 people, 78.12%
Functional Residual Capacity Increased: 25 people, 78.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 30 people, 93.75%
High Blood Pressure: 26 people, 81.25%
Thyroid Diseases: 25 people, 78.12%
Productive Cough: 25 people, 78.12%
Hypersensitivity: 25 people, 78.12%
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Allergic (allergic lung disorder caused by aspergillus fungi): 25 people, 78.12%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 25 people, 78.12%
Blood Immunoglobulin E Increased: 25 people, 78.12%
Depression: 23 people, 71.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 59.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methimazole (the active ingredients of Tapazole) and Tapazole (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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