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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Headache? 6,425 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6,425 reports of Headache have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 10.4% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

6,425
Reports of Headache with LEVOTHYROXINE
10.4%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
36
Deaths
1,183
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 6,425 reports, 36 (0.6%) resulted in death, 1,183 (18.4%) required hospitalization, and 309 (4.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache 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) 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) Dyspnoea (3,628)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

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