Propylthiouracil vs. Levothyroxine thyroid: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Propylthiouracil and Levothyroxine thyroid. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 632,927 people who take Propylthiouracil and Levothyroxine thyroid, and is updated regularly.
What is Propylthiouracil?
Propylthiouracil has active ingredients of propylthiouracil. It is often used in hyperthyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 2,545 Propylthiouracil users. Check the latest studies of Propylthiouracil.
What is Levothyroxine thyroid?
Levothyroxine thyroid has active ingredients of levothyroxine sodium. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 4,094 Levothyroxine thyroid users. Check the latest studies of Levothyroxine thyroid.
632,927 people who take Propylthiouracil and Levothyroxine thyroid are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Levothyroxine Thyroid (levothyroxine sodium)
- Propylthiouracil (propylthiouracil)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Propylthiouracil:
- not at all: 4.41 %
- somewhat: 22.06 %
- moderate: 29.41 %
- high: 29.41 %
- very high: 14.71 %
Levothyroxine Thyroid:
- not at all: 2.31 %
- somewhat: 14.06 %
- moderate: 28.95 %
- high: 36.31 %
- very high: 18.37 %
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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.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .
- Ayturk S, Demir MV, Yaylac? S, Tamer A, "Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2013 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Propylthiouracil (2,435 reports)
- Levothyroxine thyroid
Browse all side effects of Propylthiouracil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Levothyroxine thyroid:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on propylthiouracil and levothyroxine sodium (the active ingredients of Propylthiouracil and Levothyroxine thyroid, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
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