Levothroid and Hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are male, 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 Hernia 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 Hernia?

Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle) is found to be associated with 1,320 drugs and 1,495 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hernia.



On Jun, 19, 2026

8,088 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothroid.
Among them, 17 people (0.21%) have Hernia.

Could Levothroid cause Hernia?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Levothroid when they have Hernia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 41.18 %
  • male: 58.82 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 12.5 %
  • 50-59: 18.75 %
  • 60+: 68.75 %

What are other drugs people take besides Levothroid? *

  1. Fosamax: 7 people, 41.18%
  2. Alendronate Sodium: 5 people, 29.41%
  3. Synthroid: 4 people, 23.53%
  4. Prednisone: 4 people, 23.53%
  5. Fenofibrate: 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Singulair: 2 people, 11.76%
  7. Omeprazole: 2 people, 11.76%
  8. Ramipril: 2 people, 11.76%
  9. Niaspan: 2 people, 11.76%
  10. Prilosec: 2 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Hernia? *

  1. Pneumonia: 6 people, 35.29%
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 35.29%
  3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 6 people, 35.29%
  4. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Skin (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell, the squamous cell. these cells are the main part of the epidermis of the skin): 6 people, 35.29%
  5. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 6 people, 35.29%
  6. Rashes (redness): 6 people, 35.29%
  7. Fall: 6 people, 35.29%
  8. Dyspnea Exertional: 5 people, 29.41%
  9. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 5 people, 29.41%
  10. Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 47.06%
  2. High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 2 people, 11.76%
  3. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 11.76%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.88%
  5. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.88%
  6. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 5.88%
  7. Depression: 1 person, 5.88%
  8. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.88%
  9. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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 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).

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