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

Summary:

Walking disability is reported as a side effect among people who take Levothyroxine sodium (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Ocrevus, and have Primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Walking disability 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 129,813 Levothyroxine sodium users. Check the latest studies of Levothyroxine sodium.

What is Walking disability?

Walking disability is found to be associated with 290 drugs and 814 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Walking disability.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

122,907 people reported to have side effects when taking Levothyroxine sodium.
Among them, 37 people (0.03%) have Walking disability.

Could Levothyroxine sodium cause Walking disability?

Among these 37 people:

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

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Levothyroxine sodium? *

Pregabalin: 15 people, 40.54%
Amlodipine Besylate: 15 people, 40.54%
Simvastatin: 15 people, 40.54%
Aspirin: 15 people, 40.54%
Ocrevus: 15 people, 40.54%
Metformin: 11 people, 29.73%
Amlodipine: 7 people, 18.92%
Vitamin E: 4 people, 10.81%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 4 people, 10.81%
Exelon: 4 people, 10.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Walking disability? *

High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 56.76%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 21 people, 56.76%
Gait Disturbance: 20 people, 54.05%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 18 people, 48.65%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 18 people, 48.65%
Dizziness: 17 people, 45.95%
Feeling Abnormal: 17 people, 45.95%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 16 people, 43.24%
Pain: 16 people, 43.24%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 16 people, 43.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 15 people, 40.54%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 4 people, 10.81%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 10.81%
Pain: 4 people, 10.81%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 10.81%
Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 3 people, 8.11%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 8.11%
Ruptured Eardrum (tear in eardrum): 3 people, 8.11%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 8.11%
Osteoporotic Fracture (fracture due to weak bone): 3 people, 8.11%

* 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.

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