Thioctic acid and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Thioctic acid (alpha - lipoic acid), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Thioctic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 534 people who have side effects when taking Thioctic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Thioctic acid?

Thioctic acid has active ingredients of alpha - lipoic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 536 Thioctic acid users. Check the latest studies of Thioctic acid.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,212 drugs and 4,538 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

534 people reported to have side effects when taking Thioctic acid.
Among them, 23 people (4.31%) have Itching.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Thioctic acid when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Thioctic acid? *

female: 28.57 %
male: 71.43 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Thioctic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Thioctic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 12 people, 52.17%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 30.43%
Pain: 6 people, 26.09%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 6 people, 26.09%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 6 people, 26.09%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 6 people, 26.09%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 6 people, 26.09%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 5 people, 21.74%
Hepatitis Cholestatic (flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked): 5 people, 21.74%
Faeces Discolored: 5 people, 21.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 7 people, 30.43%
Deafness Neurosensory: 5 people, 21.74%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 17.39%
Gastritis - Chronic (long lasting inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 13.04%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 13.04%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 13.04%
Diabetes: 3 people, 13.04%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 13.04%
Burning Sensation: 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 alpha - lipoic acid (the active ingredients of Thioctic acid) and Thioctic acid (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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