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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Hyperthyroidism? 1,681 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 1,681 reports of Hyperthyroidism have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 2.7% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

1,681
Reports of Hyperthyroidism with LEVOTHYROXINE
2.7%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
10
Deaths
301
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hyperthyroidism From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 1,681 reports, 10 (0.6%) resulted in death, 301 (17.9%) required hospitalization, and 52 (3.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hyperthyroidism Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hyperthyroidism 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 Hyperthyroidism?

AMIODARONE (1,410) NIVOLUMAB (934) PEMBROLIZUMAB (780) IPILIMUMAB (525) CARBOPLATIN (432) ATEZOLIZUMAB (416) PACLITAXEL (261) ALEMTUZUMAB (236) LENVATINIB (231) PREDNISONE (220)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Hyperthyroidism Risk?

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