Cytomel and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytomel (liothyronine sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Synthroid, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption 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 Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 691 drugs and 1,091 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Feb, 05, 2026

6,807 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytomel.
Among them, 24 people (0.35%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Cytomel when they have Malabsorption? *

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

female: 90.91 %
male: 9.09 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cytomel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Dizziness: 9 people, 37.50%
Weakness: 7 people, 29.17%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 25.00%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 6 people, 25.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 6 people, 25.00%
Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 25.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 25.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 25.00%
Faecal Incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool): 6 people, 25.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 25.00%
Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 3 people, 12.50%
Polycystic Ovary Disease (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing): 3 people, 12.50%
Myositis (inflammation of the muscles): 3 people, 12.50%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 12.50%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 3 people, 12.50%
Depression: 3 people, 12.50%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 3 people, 12.50%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 2 people, 8.33%
Genital Herpes (herpes infection of genital): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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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