Does METOPROLOL Cause Hyperthyroidism? 151 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 151 reports of Hyperthyroidism have been filed in association with METOPROLOL (metoprolol succinate). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for METOPROLOL.
151
Reports of Hyperthyroidism with METOPROLOL
0.4%
of all METOPROLOL reports
2
Deaths
125
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperthyroidism From METOPROLOL?
Of the 151 reports, 2 (1.3%) resulted in death, 125 (82.8%) required hospitalization, and 12 (7.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hyperthyroidism Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METOPROLOL. However, 151 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does METOPROLOL Cause?
Drug ineffective (3,434)
Dyspnoea (3,428)
Dizziness (3,275)
Hypotension (3,213)
Completed suicide (2,959)
Fatigue (2,784)
Off label use (2,580)
Toxicity to various agents (2,404)
Bradycardia (2,024)
Nausea (1,894)
What Other Drugs Cause Hyperthyroidism?
LEVOTHYROXINE (1,681)
AMIODARONE (1,410)
NIVOLUMAB (934)
PEMBROLIZUMAB (780)
IPILIMUMAB (525)
CARBOPLATIN (432)
ATEZOLIZUMAB (416)
PACLITAXEL (261)
ALEMTUZUMAB (236)
LENVATINIB (231)
Which METOPROLOL Alternatives Have Lower Hyperthyroidism Risk?
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