Euthyrox and Status epilepticus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Status epilepticus is reported as a side effect among people who take Euthyrox (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Acetylsalicylic Acid, and have Pneumonia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Status epilepticus when taking Euthyrox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,613 people who have side effects when taking Euthyrox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Euthyrox?

Euthyrox has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 8,740 Euthyrox users. Check the latest studies of Euthyrox.

What is Status epilepticus?

Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure) is found to be associated with 671 drugs and 948 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Status epilepticus.

On Jul, 07, 2026

8,613 people reported to have side effects when taking Euthyrox.
Among them, 34 people (0.39%) have Status epilepticus.

Could Euthyrox cause Status epilepticus?

Among these 34 people:

What is the gender of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Euthyrox? *

female: 97.06 %
male: 2.94 %

What is the age of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Euthyrox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Euthyrox? *

Acetylsalicylic Acid: 14 people, 41.18%
Paracetamol: 13 people, 38.24%
Aspirin: 8 people, 23.53%
Levetiracetam: 6 people, 17.65%
Ibuprofen: 5 people, 14.71%
Ocrevus: 5 people, 14.71%
Allopurinol: 5 people, 14.71%
Amantadine: 5 people, 14.71%
Amoxicillin: 5 people, 14.71%
Betaxolol Hydrochloride: 5 people, 14.71%

What are other side effects people have besides Status epilepticus? *

Pneumonia: 25 people, 73.53%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 24 people, 70.59%
Drug Ineffective: 22 people, 64.71%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 21 people, 61.76%
Sopor (sleep): 20 people, 58.82%
Rashes (redness): 20 people, 58.82%
Delirium (wild excitement): 6 people, 17.65%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 14.71%
Urinary Tract Infection Enterococcal: 5 people, 14.71%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 5 people, 14.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 24 people, 70.59%
Pain: 23 people, 67.65%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 21 people, 61.76%
Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a part of the brain at onset): 20 people, 58.82%
High Blood Pressure: 19 people, 55.88%
High Blood Cholesterol: 17 people, 50.00%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 17 people, 50.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 17 people, 50.00%
Clonic Convulsion (long lasting seizure): 14 people, 41.18%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 14.71%

* 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 levothyroxine sodium (the active ingredients of Euthyrox) and Euthyrox (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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