Thyroid function test abnormal in Pravachol - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Thyroid function test abnormal, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Pravachol (pravastatin sodium). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Pravachol?

Pravachol has active ingredients of pravastatin sodium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 24,382 Pravachol users. Check the latest studies of Pravachol.

What is Thyroid function test abnormal?

Thyroid function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,692 drugs and 1,586 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid function test abnormal.



On Jan, 04, 2026

3 people who have Thyroid function test abnormal while taking Pravachol were studied.

Could Pravachol cause Thyroid function test abnormal?

Severity of Thyroid function test abnormal *:

  • least: 33.33 %
  • moderate: 66.67 %
  • severe: 0.0 %
  • most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Thyroid function test abnormal *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 100 %
  • not yet: 0.0 %

Effectiveness of Pravachol *:

  • not at all: 33.33 %
  • somewhat: 33.33 %
  • moderate: 33.33 %
  • high: 0.0 %
  • very high: 0.0 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 0.0 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 0.0 %
  • Hispanic: 0.0 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 0.0 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 100 %

Time on Pravachol *:

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

Gender of people when taking Pravachol *:

  • female: 66.67 %
  • male: 33.33 %

Age of people when taking Pravachol *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 66.67 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 66.67%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 66.67%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 33.33%
  4. Pain: 1 person, 33.33%
  5. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 33.33%
  6. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 1 person, 33.33%
  7. Depression: 1 person, 33.33%
  8. Cholesterosis (abnormal deposition of cholesterol in tissues): 1 person, 33.33%
  9. Asthma: 1 person, 33.33%

Other drugs people take besides Pravachol *:

  1. Uniphyl: 1 person, 33.33%
  2. Metoprolol Tartrate: 1 person, 33.33%
  3. Dexilant: 1 person, 33.33%
  4. Fetzima: 1 person, 33.33%
  5. Gliclazide: 1 person, 33.33%
  6. Lamictal: 1 person, 33.33%
  7. Levothyroxine Thyroid: 1 person, 33.33%
  8. Meloxicam: 1 person, 33.33%
  9. Pregabalin: 1 person, 33.33%
  10. Ultram: 1 person, 33.33%

Other side effects people have besides Thyroid function test abnormal *:

  1. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 66.67%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 33.33%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 33.33%
  4. Diabetes: 1 person, 33.33%
  5. Depression: 1 person, 33.33%
  6. Asthma: 1 person, 33.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on pravastatin sodium (the active ingredients of Pravachol). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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