Acetylsalicylic acid and Thyrotoxicosis for Women aged 60+ (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Thyrotoxicosis is found for women aged 60+ who take Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,898 women aged 60+ from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

Time on Acetylsalicylic acid when people have Thyrotoxicosis
Top conditions
Top co-used drugs
Top other side effects

On Jul, 28, 2026

31,898 women aged 60+ reported to have side effects when taking Acetylsalicylic acid.
Among them, 63 people (0.2%) have Thyrotoxicosis

What is Acetylsalicylic acid?

Acetylsalicylic acid has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 119,766 Acetylsalicylic acid users. Check the latest studies of Acetylsalicylic acid.

What is Thyrotoxicosis?

Thyrotoxicosis (a morbid condition due to over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 1,691 drugs and 1,424 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyrotoxicosis.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Acetylsalicylic acid cause Thyrotoxicosis in women aged 60+?

Time on Acetylsalicylic acid when people have Thyrotoxicosis *

Severity of Thyrotoxicosis

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How people recovered from Thyrotoxicosis

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Top conditions involved for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected conditions.

Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 28 people, 44.44%
Fever: 26 people, 41.27%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 26 people, 41.27%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 26 people, 41.27%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 25 people, 39.68%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 24 people, 38.10%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 38.10%
Diabetes: 24 people, 38.10%
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 24 people, 38.10%
Pain: 23 people, 36.51%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential interacting drugs.

Top other side effects for these people *:

You may use this to check any potential undetected side effects.

Diarrhea: 29 people, 46.03%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 29 people, 46.03%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 27 people, 42.86%
Electrolyte Imbalance: 27 people, 42.86%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 24 people, 38.10%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 24 people, 38.10%
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 24 people, 38.10%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 21 people, 33.33%
Rashes (redness): 21 people, 33.33%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 20 people, 31.75%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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:

Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .

Related studies:

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, aspirin (the active ingredients of Acetylsalicylic acid) and Acetylsalicylic 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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