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Does LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Pulmonary embolism? 436 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 436 reports of Pulmonary embolism have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE.

436
Reports of Pulmonary embolism with LEVOTHYROXINE
0.7%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE reports
83
Deaths
226
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pulmonary embolism From LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 436 reports, 83 (19.0%) resulted in death, 226 (51.8%) required hospitalization, and 135 (31.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pulmonary embolism Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVOTHYROXINE. However, 436 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 Pulmonary embolism?

RIVAROXABAN (3,282) LENALIDOMIDE (2,976) APIXABAN (2,714) ETHINYL ESTRADIOL\ETONOGESTREL (2,370) TESTOSTERONE (2,043) RITUXIMAB (1,764) ADALIMUMAB (1,663) PREDNISONE (1,586) METHOTREXATE (1,508) DEXAMETHASONE (1,336)

Which LEVOTHYROXINE Alternatives Have Lower Pulmonary embolism Risk?

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