Cytomel (Liothyronine Sodium) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions, other than those indicative of hyperthyroidism because of therapeutic overdosage, either initially or during the maintenance period are rare (see OVERDOSAGE).

In rare instances, allergic skin reactions have been reported with Cytomel (liothyronine sodium) Tablets.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO CYTOMEL

Possible Cytomel side effects / adverse reactions in 34 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-20

Patient: 34 year old female weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)

Reactions: Pericardial Effusion, Hypokalaemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
PEG-Interferon Alfa 2A (RO 25-8310)
    Start date: 2005-08-26

Ribavirin
    Dosage: given in split doses (600 mg in the morning and 600 mg in the evening).
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2005-08-26

Lasix
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-02-08
    End date: 2006-04-17

Lasix
    Start date: 2006-01-23
    End date: 2006-01-26

Cytomel
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-02-01
    End date: 2006-04-17

Other drugs received by patient: Motrin; Tylenol (Caplet); Phenergan HCL; Hydrocortisone Cream; Procrit; Amlactin; Atarax; Effexor XR; Loratadine; Synthroid