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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Hypothyroidism? 2,107 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 2,107 reports of Hypothyroidism have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 3.4% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

2,107
Reports of Hypothyroidism with LEVOTHYROXINE
3.4%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
115
Deaths
656
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypothyroidism From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 2,107 reports, 115 (5.5%) resulted in death, 656 (31.1%) required hospitalization, and 184 (8.7%) 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 LEVOTHYROXINE. However, 2,107 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Hypothyroidism?

PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,326) NIVOLUMAB (1,939) LENVATINIB (1,375) ATEZOLIZUMAB (881) ALBUTEROL (877) CARBOPLATIN (830) IPILIMUMAB (770) AMIODARONE (764) PREDNISONE (739) CABOZANTINIB S-MALATE (724)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypothyroidism Risk?

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