Cytomel and Renal disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Renal disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytomel (liothyronine sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Synthroid, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Renal disorder 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 Renal disorder?

Renal disorder (kidney disease) is found to be associated with 1,720 drugs and 1,671 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Renal disorder.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

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

Among these 21 people:

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

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cytomel? *

Synthroid: 10 people, 47.62%
Metformin: 9 people, 42.86%
Acetaminophen: 7 people, 33.33%
Magnesium: 6 people, 28.57%
Vitamin D3: 6 people, 28.57%
Testosterone: 6 people, 28.57%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 28.57%
Aldactone: 5 people, 23.81%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 23.81%
Epinephrine: 5 people, 23.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Renal disorder? *

Weight Decreased: 13 people, 61.90%
Abdominal Distension: 9 people, 42.86%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 42.86%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 9 people, 42.86%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 38.10%
Pain: 8 people, 38.10%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 33.33%
Fever: 6 people, 28.57%
Infection: 6 people, 28.57%
Scar: 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 23.81%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 3 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 14.29%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 9.52%
Diabetes: 2 people, 9.52%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 9.52%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 4.76%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.76%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.76%
Drowsiness: 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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