Cytomel and Vytorin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) and Vytorin (ezetimibe; simvastatin). Common drug interactions include nervous system disorder among females and depression among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cytomel and Vytorin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cytomel?

Cytomel has active ingredients of liothyronine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 7,596 Cytomel users. Check the latest studies of Cytomel.

What is Vytorin?

Vytorin has active ingredients of ezetimibe; simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 20,084 Vytorin users. Check the latest studies of Vytorin.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

31 people who take Cytomel and Vytorin together, and have interactions are studied.

Cytomel and Vytorin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Cytomel and Vytorin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Nervous system disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system)
  2. Pain
  3. Pain in extremity
  4. Weight increased
  5. Dizziness
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  8. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  9. Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
  10. Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)

male:

  1. Depression
  2. Throat cancer
  3. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  4. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two)
  5. Radiation injury (injuries are caused by radiation)

What are the common drug interactions of Cytomel and Vytorin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  2. Arterial thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system)
  3. Blood uric acid increased
  4. Burning sensation
  5. Chest pain
  6. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (long lasting infection of nerves outside brain and spinal cord)
  7. Complex regional pain syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet))
  8. Depression
  9. Drug ineffective
  10. Erythromelalgia (episodes of pain, redness, and swelling in various parts of the body)

50-59:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine)
  3. Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
  4. Anxiety
  5. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  6. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  7. Back pain
  8. Bone pain
  9. Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
  10. Chest pain

60+:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Nervous system disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system)
  3. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  4. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  5. Anxiety disorder
  6. Arrhythmia supraventricular (irregular heartbeat supraventricular origin)
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  9. Asthenia (weakness)
  10. Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 22.58%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 12.90%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 12.90%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 12.90%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 9.68%
  6. Depression: 3 people, 9.68%
  7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 9.68%
  8. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 9.68%
  9. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 9.68%
  10. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on liothyronine sodium and ezetimibe; simvastatin (the active ingredients of Cytomel and Vytorin, respectively), and Cytomel and Vytorin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

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