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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Pneumonia aspiration? 116 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 116 reports of Pneumonia aspiration have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

116
Reports of Pneumonia aspiration with LEVOTHYROXINE
0.2%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
27
Deaths
71
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia aspiration From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 116 reports, 27 (23.3%) resulted in death, 71 (61.2%) required hospitalization, and 50 (43.1%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia aspiration Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVOTHYROXINE. However, 116 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 Pneumonia aspiration?

CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (943) CLOZAPINE (739) PREGABALIN (661) LORAZEPAM (587) ZOPICLONE (568) PREDNISONE (552) DIAZEPAM (541) QUETIAPINE (511) OLANZAPINE (509) BACLOFEN (475)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Pneumonia aspiration Risk?

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