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

Summary:

Pleurisy 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 Multiple myeloma.

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

Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleurae, which causes pain when breathing) is found to be associated with 817 drugs and 1,140 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleurisy.

On Jul, 13, 2026

6,807 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytomel.
Among them, 11 people (0.16%) have Pleurisy.

Among these 11 people:

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

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cytomel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pleurisy? *

Weight Decreased: 8 people, 72.73%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 72.73%
Pharyngeal Oedema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and intercellular spaces of the pharyngeal): 7 people, 63.64%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 7 people, 63.64%
Neck Pain: 7 people, 63.64%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 7 people, 63.64%
Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 63.64%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 63.64%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 7 people, 63.64%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 18.18%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 9.09%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 9.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 9.09%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 9.09%
Asthma: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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).

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