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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Dysphagia? 482 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 482 reports of Dysphagia have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

482
Reports of Dysphagia with LEVOTHYROXINE
0.8%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
10
Deaths
185
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dysphagia From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 482 reports, 10 (2.1%) resulted in death, 185 (38.4%) required hospitalization, and 133 (27.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dysphagia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dysphagia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LEVOTHYROXINE.

What Other Side Effects Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause?

Fatigue (10,494) Headache (6,425) Insomnia (4,663) Drug ineffective (4,556) Alopecia (4,491) Weight increased (4,130) Nausea (4,013) Palpitations (3,825) Dizziness (3,761) Asthenia (3,694)

What Other Drugs Cause Dysphagia?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (1,615) DUPILUMAB (1,590) RITUXIMAB (1,265) ADALIMUMAB (1,231) METHOTREXATE (1,196) ENZALUTAMIDE (1,167) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (1,020) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (1,013) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (990) PREDNISONE (901)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Dysphagia Risk?

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