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Does LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE Cause Pneumonia? 14 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 14 reports of Pneumonia have been filed in association with LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE. This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE.

14
Reports of Pneumonia with LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE
1.5%
of all LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE reports
4
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumonia From LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE?

Of the 14 reports, 4 (28.6%) resulted in death, 13 (92.9%) required hospitalization, and 5 (35.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pneumonia Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE. However, 14 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does LEVOTHYROXINE\LEVOTHYROXINE Cause?

Drug ineffective (91) Fatigue (64) Dyspnoea (63) Nausea (62) Headache (58) Toxicity to various agents (49)