Levothroid and Oedema aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oedema aggravated 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 Lasix, and have Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abdominal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oedema aggravated 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 Oedema aggravated?

Oedema aggravated (fluid collection in tissue) is found to be associated with 1,606 drugs and 583 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oedema aggravated.

On Jul, 30, 2026

8,088 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothroid.
Among them, 82 people (1.01%) have Oedema aggravated.

Could Levothroid cause Oedema aggravated?

Among these 82 people:

How long have people been on Levothroid when they have Oedema aggravated? *

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

female: 77.22 %
male: 22.78 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Levothroid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Oedema aggravated? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 25.61%
Weight Increased: 20 people, 24.39%
Weakness: 19 people, 23.17%
Rashes (redness): 17 people, 20.73%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 20.73%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 12 people, 14.63%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 14.63%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 11 people, 13.41%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 13.41%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 7.32%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 7.32%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abdominal: 6 people, 7.32%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 5 people, 6.10%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 6.10%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 6.10%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 4 people, 4.88%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 4 people, 4.88%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 4.88%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 4 people, 4.88%

* 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 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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