How effective is Levothroid for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Chronic thyroiditis)? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.6/5 Long term ratings: 3.7/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) is for Hashimoto's thyroiditis and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 26 Levothroid users and is updated continuously.
What is Levothroid?
Levothroid has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 8,973 Levothroid users. Check the latest studies of Levothroid.
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis (chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is attacked by a variety of cell) is found to be associated with 708 drugs and 1,074 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
26 people are studied for taking Levothroid in Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Levothroid effectiveness for Hashimoto's thyroiditis (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 2
- moderate: 7
- high: 13
- very high: 3
Long Term:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 5
- high: 10
- very high: 3
Gender of people who take Levothroid for Hashimoto's thyroiditis *:
- female: 100 %
- male: 0.0 %
Age of people who take Levothroid for Hashimoto's thyroiditis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 11.54 %
- 30-39: 19.23 %
- 40-49: 26.92 %
- 50-59: 26.92 %
- 60+: 15.38 %
Who find Levothroid more effective for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
Gender of people who take Levothroid for Hashimoto's thyroiditis *:
- female: 100 %
- male: 0.0 %
Age of people who take Levothroid for Hashimoto's thyroiditis *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 12.5 %
- 30-39: 12.5 %
- 40-49: 31.25 %
- 50-59: 18.75 %
- 60+: 25.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Levothroid?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Levothroid safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Levothroid (8,973 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis (13,318 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on levothyroxine sodium (the active ingredients of Levothroid) and Levothroid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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