How effective is Synthroid for Under Active Thyroids (Hypothyroidism)? (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 Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) is for Under active thyroids and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 4,226 Synthroid users and is updated continuously.
What is Synthroid?
Synthroid has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 249,174 Synthroid users. Check the latest studies of Synthroid.
What is Under active thyroids?
Under active thyroids is found to be associated with 2,696 drugs and 2,601 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Under active thyroids.
4,226 people are studied for taking Synthroid in Under active thyroids
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Synthroid effectiveness for Under active thyroids (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 102
- somewhat: 553
- moderate: 1,142
- high: 1,543
- very high: 886
Long Term:
- not at all: 54
- somewhat: 356
- moderate: 932
- high: 1,395
- very high: 832
Gender of people who take Synthroid for Under active thyroids *:
- female: 86.28 %
- male: 13.72 %
Age of people who take Synthroid for Under active thyroids *:
- 0-1: 0.09 %
- 2-9: 0.19 %
- 10-19: 1.21 %
- 20-29: 5.84 %
- 30-39: 14.39 %
- 40-49: 20.68 %
- 50-59: 27.02 %
- 60+: 30.57 %
Who find Synthroid more effective for Under Active Thyroids?
Gender of people who take Synthroid for Under active thyroids *:
- female: 85.1 %
- male: 14.9 %
Age of people who take Synthroid for Under active thyroids *:
- 0-1: 0.08 %
- 2-9: 0.16 %
- 10-19: 1.11 %
- 20-29: 4.94 %
- 30-39: 12.56 %
- 40-49: 19.68 %
- 50-59: 27.13 %
- 60+: 34.34 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Synthroid?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Synthroid 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:
- Synthroid (249,174 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Under active thyroids (167,997 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on levothyroxine sodium (the active ingredients of Synthroid) and Synthroid (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
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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