Ventolin and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin (albuterol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Singulair, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Ventolin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,731 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin?

Ventolin has active ingredients of albuterol. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 51,849 Ventolin users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 997 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.



On Jun, 20, 2026

50,731 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin.
Among them, 39 people (0.08%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Could Ventolin cause Hyperthyroidism?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Ventolin when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

  • < 1 month: 66.67 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 33.33 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Ventolin? *

  • female: 61.54 %
  • male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Ventolin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 8.82 %
  • 20-29: 2.94 %
  • 30-39: 14.71 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 11.76 %
  • 60+: 61.76 %

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin? *

  1. Singulair: 9 people, 23.08%
  2. Symbicort: 7 people, 17.95%
  3. Ondansetron: 6 people, 15.38%
  4. Alvesco: 6 people, 15.38%
  5. Bactrim Ds: 5 people, 12.82%
  6. Bricanyl: 5 people, 12.82%
  7. Avapro: 5 people, 12.82%
  8. Clexane: 5 people, 12.82%
  9. Vitamin K: 5 people, 12.82%
  10. Naproxen: 4 people, 10.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

  1. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 23.08%
  2. Weakness: 8 people, 20.51%
  3. 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): 8 people, 20.51%
  4. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 20.51%
  5. Pneumonia: 7 people, 17.95%
  6. Diarrhea: 7 people, 17.95%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 15.38%
  8. Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 15.38%
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 6 people, 15.38%
  10. Dizziness: 5 people, 12.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 28.21%
  2. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 7 people, 17.95%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 15.38%
  4. Constipation: 6 people, 15.38%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 15.38%
  6. Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 5 people, 12.82%
  7. Iron Deficiency: 5 people, 12.82%
  8. Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 5 people, 12.82%
  9. Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 5 people, 12.82%
  10. International Normalised Ratio Abnormal: 5 people, 12.82%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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