Cytomel and Joint effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytomel (liothyronine sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Paxil, and have Fatigue.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint effusion when taking Cytomel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,807 people who have side effects when taking Cytomel 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 7,595 Cytomel users. Check the latest studies of Cytomel.

What is Joint effusion?

Joint effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering) is found to be associated with 872 drugs and 750 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint effusion.

On Jul, 14, 2026

6,807 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytomel.
Among them, 21 people (0.31%) have Joint effusion.

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Joint effusion when taking Cytomel? *

female: 95.24 %
male: 4.76 %

What is the age of people who have Joint effusion when taking Cytomel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cytomel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Joint effusion? *

Pain: 20 people, 95.24%
Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 90.48%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 19 people, 90.48%
Emotional Distress: 19 people, 90.48%
Neck Injury: 19 people, 90.48%
Deformity (disfigurement): 19 people, 90.48%
High Blood Pressure: 19 people, 90.48%
Mitral Valve Prolapse (heart's mitral valve doesn't work well): 18 people, 85.71%
Eczema Asteatotic (severe dry skin- during the winter months and in the elderly): 18 people, 85.71%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 18 people, 85.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 18 people, 85.71%
High Blood Pressure: 18 people, 85.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 18 people, 85.71%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 85.71%
Pain: 1 person, 4.76%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 4.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on liothyronine sodium (the active ingredients of Cytomel) and Cytomel (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.

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.

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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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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