Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 16 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 0.0% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.
16
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with LEVOTHYROXINE
0.0%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
1
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From LEVOTHYROXINE?
Of the 16 reports, 1 (6.3%) resulted in death, 3 (18.8%) required hospitalization, and 1 (6.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVOTHYROXINE. However, 16 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 Lupus-like syndrome?
INFLIXIMAB (2,158)
ADALIMUMAB (1,745)
METHOTREXATE (775)
ETANERCEPT (720)
ABATACEPT (644)
PREDNISONE (638)
TOCILIZUMAB (629)
CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593)
USTEKINUMAB (587)
Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome Risk?
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