Hyperthyroidism and drugs of ingredients of selenium (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Hyperthyroidism is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of selenium, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drugs for 1 - 6 months. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,333 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of selenium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Atomic number 34, Ebselen, L-selenomethionine, Se, Selenite, Selenium, Selenium dioxide, Selenized yeast, Selenomethionine, Sodium selenite.
5,333 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of selenium.
Among them, 11 people (0.21%) have Hyperthyroidism
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 981 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.
Number of reports submitted per year:

Time on drugs with ingredients of selenium when people have Hyperthyroidism *:
- < 1 month: 0.0 %
- 1 - 6 months: 100 %
- 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
- 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
- 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
- 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
- 10+ years: 0.0 %
Gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking drugs with ingredients of selenium *:
- female: 77.78 %
- male: 22.22 %
Age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking drugs with ingredients of selenium *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 28.57 %
- 40-49: 14.29 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 57.14 %
Conditions people have *:
You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.
- Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
- Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid): 2 people, 18.18%
- Eyelid Oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid): 2 people, 18.18%
- Eye Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 18.18%
- Eye Inflammation: 2 people, 18.18%
- Endocrine Ophthalmopathy (increased water content of retroocular orbital tissues; associated with thyroid disease, usually hyperthyroidism): 2 people, 18.18%
- Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 18.18%
- Ocular Hyperaemia (an abnormally large amount of blood in eye): 2 people, 18.18%
- Eyes - Bulging (swelling of eyes): 2 people, 18.18%
Other drugs people take *:
You may use this to check any potential interacting drugs.
- Vitamin C: 5 people, 45.45%
- Vitamin D3: 3 people, 27.27%
- Aspirin: 3 people, 27.27%
- Sterile Water: 2 people, 18.18%
- Propranolol Hydrochloride: 2 people, 18.18%
- Nicorette: 2 people, 18.18%
- Sodium Chloride: 2 people, 18.18%
- Lantus: 2 people, 18.18%
- Combigan: 2 people, 18.18%
- Tepezza: 2 people, 18.18%
Other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism *:
You may use this to check any potential undetected side effects.
- Diarrhea: 4 people, 36.36%
- Weight Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
- Blood Pressure Systolic Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
- Weakness: 3 people, 27.27%
- Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 27.27%
- Dry Skin: 3 people, 27.27%
- Eye Inflammation: 2 people, 18.18%
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 18.18%
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 2 people, 18.18%
- Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 18.18%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
- Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Related studies
Drugs with ingredients of selenium, their effectiveness, alternatives and more:
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on selenium. All drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. brand name and generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.
If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date.
Recent studies on eHealthMe:
- Wellbutrin and Double Vision for Women aged 30-39 - 2 seconds ago
- Wellbutrin and Diplopia for Women aged 30-39 - 2 seconds ago
- Drug interactions of Cellcept and Fluticasone Propionate - 4 seconds ago
- Lovenox and Breath Odor for Men aged 50-59 - 13 seconds ago
- Lovenox and Halitosis for Men aged 50-59 - 13 seconds ago
- Lovenox and Bad Breath for Men aged 50-59 - 14 seconds ago
- Lovenox and Breath Odour for Men aged 50-59 - 14 seconds ago
- Exidine and Pressure Ulcer for Women aged 60+ - 19 seconds ago
- Exidine and Decubitus Ulcer for Women aged 60+ - 19 seconds ago
- Exidine and Bedsore for Women aged 60+ - 19 seconds ago