Synthroid and Macule - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Macule 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 249,197 Synthroid users. Check the latest studies of Synthroid.

What is Macule?

Macule (a discoloured spot on the skin) is found to be associated with 301 drugs and 705 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Macule.



On Jun, 18, 2026

237,758 people reported to have side effects when taking Synthroid.
Among them, 36 people (0.02%) have Macule.

Could Synthroid cause Macule?

Among these 36 people:

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

  • female: 88.89 %
  • male: 11.11 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 6.06 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 15.15 %
  • 50-59: 9.09 %
  • 60+: 69.7 %

What are other drugs people take besides Synthroid? *

  1. Calcium: 5 people, 13.89%
  2. Vimovo: 4 people, 11.11%
  3. Cymbalta: 4 people, 11.11%
  4. Ventolin: 4 people, 11.11%
  5. Celexa: 4 people, 11.11%
  6. Vitamin D: 4 people, 11.11%
  7. Lyrica: 3 people, 8.33%
  8. Lipitor: 3 people, 8.33%
  9. Vitamin D3: 3 people, 8.33%
  10. Zyrtec: 3 people, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Macule? *

  1. Cough: 12 people, 33.33%
  2. Rashes (redness): 11 people, 30.56%
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 10 people, 27.78%
  4. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 27.78%
  5. Joint Pain: 10 people, 27.78%
  6. Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 7 people, 19.44%
  7. Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 6 people, 16.67%
  8. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 6 people, 16.67%
  9. Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 16.67%
  10. Mouth Ulcers: 6 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 36.11%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 13.89%
  3. Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 8.33%
  4. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 8.33%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 8.33%
  6. Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 3 people, 8.33%
  7. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 8.33%
  8. Diabetes: 2 people, 5.56%
  9. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 5.56%
  10. Growth Hormone Deficiency: 2 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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