Cytomel and Muscle twitching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle twitching 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 Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle twitching 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 7,596 Cytomel users. Check the latest studies of Cytomel.

What is Muscle twitching?

Muscle twitching is found to be associated with 1,235 drugs and 1,906 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle twitching.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 04, 2026

6,807 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytomel.
Among them, 13 people (0.19%) have Muscle twitching.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Cytomel when they have Muscle twitching? *

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cytomel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle twitching? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 30.77%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 23.08%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 23.08%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 23.08%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 23.08%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 3 people, 23.08%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 3 people, 23.08%
Chills (felling of cold): 2 people, 15.38%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 15.38%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 4 people, 30.77%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 23.08%
Back Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%
Asthma: 1 person, 7.69%
Breakthrough Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 1 person, 7.69%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.69%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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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