Levothyroxine sodium and Extradural abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Extradural abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothyroxine sodium (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Nplate, and have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Extradural abscess when taking Levothyroxine sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 122,907 people who have side effects when taking Levothyroxine sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levothyroxine sodium?

Levothyroxine sodium has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 129,812 Levothyroxine sodium users. Check the latest studies of Levothyroxine sodium.

What is Extradural abscess?

Extradural abscess (pus may gather between a patient's skull and his dura) is found to be associated with 175 drugs and 238 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Extradural abscess.

On Jul, 13, 2026

122,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothyroxine sodium.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Extradural abscess.

Could Levothyroxine sodium cause Extradural abscess?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Extradural abscess when taking Levothyroxine sodium? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Extradural abscess when taking Levothyroxine sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levothyroxine sodium? *

Lantus: 3 people, 27.27%
Magnesium: 3 people, 27.27%
Vicodin: 3 people, 27.27%
Amiodarone Hydrochloride: 3 people, 27.27%
Simvastatin: 3 people, 27.27%
Carvedilol: 3 people, 27.27%
Prevacid: 3 people, 27.27%
Prednisone: 3 people, 27.27%
Humalog: 3 people, 27.27%
Nplate: 3 people, 27.27%

What are other side effects people have besides Extradural abscess? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 36.36%
Intervertebral Discitis (infection in the intervertebral disc space): 4 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Joint Swelling: 3 people, 27.27%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 3 people, 27.27%
Confusional State: 3 people, 27.27%
Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath): 3 people, 27.27%
Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid): 3 people, 27.27%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
Arthritis Bacterial (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints due to bacterial infection): 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 27.27%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 27.27%
Papillary Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 1 person, 9.09%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 9.09%
Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%
Back Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 Levothyroxine sodium) and Levothyroxine sodium (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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