Does DILTIAZEM Cause Hypothyroidism? 130 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 130 reports of Hypothyroidism have been filed in association with DILTIAZEM (Cardizem CD). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for DILTIAZEM.
130
Reports of Hypothyroidism with DILTIAZEM
0.9%
of all DILTIAZEM reports
43
Deaths
126
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypothyroidism From DILTIAZEM?
Of the 130 reports, 43 (33.1%) resulted in death, 126 (96.9%) required hospitalization, and 110 (84.6%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypothyroidism Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for DILTIAZEM. However, 130 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does DILTIAZEM Cause?
Completed suicide (1,696)
Toxicity to various agents (1,663)
Hypotension (1,550)
Dyspnoea (1,436)
Drug ineffective (1,315)
Fall (1,262)
Pain (1,169)
Dizziness (1,091)
Fatigue (1,054)
Headache (874)
What Other Drugs Cause Hypothyroidism?
PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,326)
LEVOTHYROXINE (2,107)
NIVOLUMAB (1,939)
LENVATINIB (1,375)
ATEZOLIZUMAB (881)
ALBUTEROL (877)
CARBOPLATIN (830)
IPILIMUMAB (770)
AMIODARONE (764)
PREDNISONE (739)
Which DILTIAZEM Alternatives Have Lower Hypothyroidism Risk?
DILTIAZEM vs DIMENHYDRINATE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHICONE\LOPERAMIDE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHINDENE
DILTIAZEM vs DIMETHYL