Levothyroxine sodium and Intestinal polyp - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal polyp is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothyroxine sodium (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal polyp 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 129,814 Levothyroxine sodium users. Check the latest studies of Levothyroxine sodium.

What is Intestinal polyp?

Intestinal polyp (small growths in the bowel with the potential for further growth) is found to be associated with 290 drugs and 420 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal polyp.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

122,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothyroxine sodium.
Among them, 26 people (0.02%) have Intestinal polyp.

Could Levothyroxine sodium cause Intestinal polyp?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal polyp when taking Levothyroxine sodium? *

female: 82.61 %
male: 17.39 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal polyp when taking Levothyroxine sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levothyroxine sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal polyp? *

Diarrhea: 9 people, 34.62%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 30.77%
Abdominal Distension: 6 people, 23.08%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 19.23%
Dizziness: 5 people, 19.23%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 19.23%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 15.38%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 4 people, 15.38%
Colon Cancer: 4 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 19.23%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 4 people, 15.38%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 11.54%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 11.54%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 3.85%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 1 person, 3.85%
Birth Control: 1 person, 3.85%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 1 person, 3.85%
Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 1 person, 3.85%
Depression: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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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