Does METOPROLOL Cause Hypothyroidism? 392 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 392 reports of Hypothyroidism have been filed in association with METOPROLOL (metoprolol succinate). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for METOPROLOL.
392
Reports of Hypothyroidism with METOPROLOL
1.0%
of all METOPROLOL reports
9
Deaths
284
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypothyroidism From METOPROLOL?
Of the 392 reports, 9 (2.3%) resulted in death, 284 (72.4%) required hospitalization, and 24 (6.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypothyroidism Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for METOPROLOL. However, 392 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 Hypothyroidism?
PEMBROLIZUMAB (2,326)
LEVOTHYROXINE (2,107)
NIVOLUMAB (1,939)
LENVATINIB (1,375)
ATEZOLIZUMAB (881)
ALBUTEROL (877)
CARBOPLATIN (830)
IPILIMUMAB (770)
AMIODARONE (764)
PREDNISONE (739)
Which METOPROLOL Alternatives Have Lower Hypothyroidism Risk?
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