Levothroid and Hearing loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hearing loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hearing loss when taking Levothroid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,088 people who have side effects when taking Levothroid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levothroid?

Levothroid has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 8,974 Levothroid users. Check the latest studies of Levothroid.

What is Hearing loss?

Hearing loss is found to be associated with 1,358 drugs and 2,386 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hearing loss.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 08, 2026

8,088 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothroid.
Among them, 37 people (0.46%) have Hearing loss.

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Levothroid when they have Hearing loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Hearing loss when taking Levothroid? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Hearing loss when taking Levothroid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levothroid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hearing loss? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 40.54%
Memory Loss: 14 people, 37.84%
Joint Pain: 14 people, 37.84%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 13 people, 35.14%
Weakness: 12 people, 32.43%
Dizziness: 11 people, 29.73%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 29.73%
Back Pain: 11 people, 29.73%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 27.03%
Depression: 9 people, 24.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 10 people, 27.03%
Pain: 8 people, 21.62%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 16.22%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 13.51%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 13.51%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 10.81%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 8.11%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 8.11%
Back Pain: 3 people, 8.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 8.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levothyroxine sodium (the active ingredients of Levothroid) and Levothroid (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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