SYNTHROID: 208 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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208
Total FAERS Reports
5 (2.4%)
Deaths Reported
26
Hospitalizations
208
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
6
Life-Threatening
5
Disabilities
First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20140514
What Are the Most Common SYNTHROID Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
21 reports (10.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Fatigue
20 reports (9.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Weight increased
19 reports (9.1%)
All SYNTHROID Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 21 | 10.1% | 0 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 20 | 9.6% | 0 | 2 |
| Feeling abnormal | 19 | 9.1% | 1 | 4 |
| Weight increased | 19 | 9.1% | 0 | 5 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 17 | 8.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Dyspnoea | 17 | 8.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Malaise | 17 | 8.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased | 15 | 7.2% | 0 | 4 |
| Headache | 15 | 7.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Nausea | 14 | 6.7% | 0 | 5 |
| Pain | 14 | 6.7% | 0 | 2 |
| Alopecia | 13 | 6.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Asthenia | 12 | 5.8% | 0 | 2 |
| Pruritus | 12 | 5.8% | 1 | 2 |
| Arthralgia | 10 | 4.8% | 0 | 2 |
| Chest pain | 10 | 4.8% | 0 | 7 |
| Insomnia | 10 | 4.8% | 0 | 0 |
| Anxiety | 9 | 4.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Urticaria | 9 | 4.3% | 0 | 6 |
| Weight decreased | 9 | 4.3% | 0 | 2 |
Who Reports SYNTHROID Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 56.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is SYNTHROID Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 51 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
What Is SYNTHROID Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 78 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 43 |
| Thyroid disorder | 15 |
| Thyroidectomy | 9 |
| Autoimmune thyroiditis | 7 |
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Official FDA Label for SYNTHROID
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.