Synthroid and Limb asymmetry - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb asymmetry is reported as a side effect among people who take Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Limb asymmetry when taking Synthroid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 237,758 people who have side effects when taking Synthroid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Synthroid?

Synthroid has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 249,202 Synthroid users. Check the latest studies of Synthroid.

What is Limb asymmetry?

Limb asymmetry (consistent task discrepancy between the two lower limbs) is found to be associated with 174 drugs and 278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Limb asymmetry.

On Aug, 05, 2026

237,758 people reported to have side effects when taking Synthroid.
Among them, 54 people (0.02%) have Limb asymmetry.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Synthroid when they have Limb asymmetry? *

What is the gender of people who have Limb asymmetry when taking Synthroid? *

female: 76 %
male: 24 %

What is the age of people who have Limb asymmetry when taking Synthroid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Synthroid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Limb asymmetry? *

Femur Fracture: 33 people, 61.11%
Pain In Extremity: 27 people, 50.00%
Fall: 25 people, 46.30%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 24 people, 44.44%
Anaemia Postoperative: 20 people, 37.04%
Joint Pain: 18 people, 33.33%
Gait Disturbance: 15 people, 27.78%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 13 people, 24.07%
Foot Fracture: 13 people, 24.07%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 12 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 30 people, 55.56%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 21 people, 38.89%
Depression: 9 people, 16.67%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 7 people, 12.96%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 6 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 11.11%
Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 6 people, 11.11%
Constipation: 6 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.56%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.56%

* 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 Synthroid) and Synthroid (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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