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

Summary:

Scratch is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothyroxine sodium (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lipitor, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Scratch 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 Scratch?

Scratch is found to be associated with 692 drugs and 745 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Scratch.

On Jul, 13, 2026

122,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothyroxine sodium.
Among them, 58 people (0.05%) have Scratch.

Could Levothyroxine sodium cause Scratch?

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Levothyroxine sodium when they have Scratch? *

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

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Levothyroxine sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Scratch? *

Itching: 20 people, 34.48%
Rashes (redness): 19 people, 32.76%
Fall: 19 people, 32.76%
Dizziness: 12 people, 20.69%
Head Injury: 11 people, 18.97%
Back Pain: 8 people, 13.79%
Weakness: 8 people, 13.79%
Abdominal Distension: 7 people, 12.07%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 12.07%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 7 people, 12.07%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 10.34%
Bone Density Abnormal: 5 people, 8.62%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 6.90%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 6.90%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 5.17%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 5.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 3.45%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 3.45%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.45%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 2 people, 3.45%

* 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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