Levoxyl and Blockage of leg arteries - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blockage of leg arteries is found among people who take Levoxyl, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Levoxyl and have Blockage of leg arteries. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,722 people who have side effects when taking Levoxyl from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 07, 2023

22,722 people reported to have side effects when taking Levoxyl.
Among them, 23 people (0.1%) have Blockage of leg arteries.

What is Levoxyl?

Levoxyl has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 24,309 Levoxyl users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Blockage of leg arteries?

Blockage of leg arteries is found to be associated with 1,308 drugs and 924 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Levoxyl and Blockage of leg arteries reports submitted per year:

Could Levoxyl cause Blockage of leg arteries?

Gender of people who have Blockage of leg arteries when taking Levoxyl *:

female: 95.45 %
male: 4.55 %

Age of people who have Blockage of leg arteries when taking Levoxyl *:

Common drugs people take besides Levoxyl *:

Common side effects people have besides Blockage of leg arteries *:

Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 15 people, 65.22%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 52.17%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 11 people, 47.83%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 47.83%
Dizziness: 10 people, 43.48%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 10 people, 43.48%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 43.48%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 39.13%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 8 people, 34.78%
Joint Swelling: 8 people, 34.78%

Common conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 34.78%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 30.43%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 30.43%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 21.74%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 21.74%
Pain: 3 people, 13.04%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 4.35%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 4.35%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 4.35%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Levoxyl and have Blockage of leg arteries?

Check whether Blockage of leg arteries is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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How severe was Blockage of leg arteries and when was it recovered:

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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Levoxyl:

Levoxyl (24,309 reports)

Common Levoxyl side effects:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1,906 reports
Drug ineffective: 1,655 reports
Weakness: 1,448 reports
Headache (pain in head): 1,393 reports
Pain: 1,386 reports
Dizziness: 1,356 reports

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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 Levoxyl) and Levoxyl (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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