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Cytomel (Liothyronine) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Cytomel (Liothyronine) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Reports by Event Outcome

All Cases (67)
Life Threatening Events (1)

Reports by Reaction Type

Drug Ineffective (14)Alopecia (10)Feeling Abnormal (10)Fatigue (7)Headache (6)Dizziness (6)Anxiety (6)Weight Increased (5)Dyspnoea (5)Nausea (5)DRY Skin (5)Heart Rate Increased (5)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Cytomel (Liothyronine). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Abdominal Pain Upper

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levoxyl
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral

Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Cytomel side effects in 40 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 40 year old male, weighing 70.3 kg (154.6 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Hypothyroidism

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 59 year old female

Reactions: Hair Texture Abnormal, Alopecia, Trichorrhexis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Multi-Vitamin



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Nausea, Headache, Energy Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: female

Reactions: Rash

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in 43 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 43 year old female, weighing 64.4 kg (141.7 pounds)

Reactions: Viral Infection, Drug Ineffective, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Decreased, DRY Skin, Hyperhidrosis, Tremor, Anxiety, TRI-Iodothyronine Increased, Heart Rate Increased, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: 100 ug, 1x/day
    Start date: 2010-01-01
    End date: 2010-02-01

Cytomel
    Dosage: 75 ug, 1x/day
    Start date: 2010-02-01
    End date: 2010-02-01

Cytomel
    Dosage: 75 ug, 1x/day
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2009-12-27
    End date: 2010-01-01

Cytomel
    Dosage: 50 ug, 1x/day
    Start date: 2010-02-23

Caffeine Citrate
    Dosage: unk

Other drugs received by patient: Klonopin; Levonorgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol; Wellbutrin



Possible Cytomel side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient:

Reactions: Weight Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-24

Patient: female, weighing 105.0 kg (231.0 pounds)

Reactions: Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Limb Discomfort, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Nervous System Disorder, Hypertension, Back Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: 5 ug, 2x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-13

Patient: female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Reactions: Weight Increased, Hypothyroidism, Muscle Spasms, Hypersomnia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-11

Patient: female, weighing 74.4 kg (163.6 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Insomnia, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Ambien
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Insomnia

Sonata
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Insomnia

Acetaminophen
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Insomnia

Lunesta
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Insomnia

Synthroid
    Dosage: 75 ug, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Synthroid
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Cytomel side effects in 54 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-03

Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)

Reactions: Atrial Fibrillation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: 100 mcg
    Indication: Generalised Resistance To Thyroid Hormone

Levothroid
    Dosage: 200 mcg
    Indication: Generalised Resistance To Thyroid Hormone

Other drugs received by patient: Albuterol; Verapamil; Theophylline; Terazosin HCL



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-26

Patient: female

Reactions: Alopecia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-26

Patient: female

Reactions: Alopecia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-20

Patient: female

Reactions: Thyroxine Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-07

Patient: female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)

Reactions: Weight Increased, Hypothyroidism, Hypersomnia, Muscle Spasms

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl



Possible Cytomel side effects in 73 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-05

Patient: 73 year old female

Reactions: Contusion, Drug Ineffective, Condition Aggravated, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased, DRY Skin, Thinking Abnormal, Heart Rate Increased, Alopecia, Heart Rate Irregular, Feeling Abnormal, Sluggishness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 90 mg, unk

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 60 mg, 2x/day

Cytomel
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 60 mg, 1x/day
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Pradaxa
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Heart Rate Increased
    Start date: 2011-11-01

Other drugs received by patient: Fish OIL



Possible Cytomel side effects in 73 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-23

Patient: 73 year old female

Reactions: Contusion, Drug Ineffective, Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased, DRY Skin, Thinking Abnormal, Heart Rate Increased, Alopecia, Heart Rate Irregular, Feeling Abnormal, Sluggishness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Pradaxa
    Indication: Heart Rate Increased
    Start date: 2011-11-01

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 60 mg

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 60 mg
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 90 mg

Thyroid TAB
    Dosage: 120 mg

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamins NOS; Fish OIL



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-05-21

Patient: female, weighing 79.4 kg (174.7 pounds)

Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Vertigo, Dizziness, Gait Disturbance

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Dosage: 2.5 ug (half tablet of 5mcg), 1x/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Thyroid Disorder
    Start date: 2012-05-11
    End date: 2012-05-12

Levoxyl
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Thyroid Disorder



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-21

Patient: female, weighing 61.3 kg (134.8 pounds)

Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Drug Ineffective, DRY Skin, Somnolence, Skin Fissures, Pruritus Generalised, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Alopecia, Hypothyroidism, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Eye Swelling, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Synthroid
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2000-01-01
    End date: 2010-01-01

Cytomel
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2010-01-01

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Liothyronine Sodium
    Dosage: 75mcg, daily at night
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2012-04-23



Possible Cytomel side effects in 54 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-05-08

Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)

Reactions: Atrial Fibrillation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

Other drugs received by patient: Albuterol; Verapamil; Levothyroxine; Terazosin



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-01

Patient: female, weighing 61.0 kg (134.2 pounds)

Reactions: Eyelid Oedema, Hypersensitivity, Drug Ineffective, Urticaria, DRY Skin, Somnolence, Pruritus Generalised, Fatigue, Joint Crepitation, Fibromyalgia, Alopecia, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Weight Fluctuation, Hypertension, Heart Rate Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levothyroxine Sodium
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hypothyroidism

Cytomel
    Dosage: 25 ug, 8x/day
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2010-01-01

Levothyroxine Sodium
    Dosage: 75 ug, daily
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2012-04-23

Synthroid
    Dosage: unk, 2x/day
    Indication: Hypothyroidism
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2010-01-01



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-26

Patient: female

Reactions: Inflammation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-24

Patient: female

Reactions: Anxiety, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Premature Labour

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2002-04-01

Amoxicillin
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Pain

Synthroid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Goitre

Lortab
    Indication: Pain

Macrodantin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Atenolol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Cytomel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Eclampsia

Doxylamine Succinate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fibromyalgia
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2002-08-01

Soma
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-04-23

Patient: female

Reactions: Anxiety, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Premature Labour

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Topamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2002-04-01

Effexor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fibromyalgia
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2002-08-01

Atenolol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Eclampsia

Synthroid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Goitre

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Pain

Doxylamine Succinate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lortab
    Indication: Pain

Amoxicillin
    Indication: Urinary Tract Infection

Soma
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Pain

Macrodantin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Cytomel side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-20

Patient: male

Reactions: Anxiety, Mitral Valve Disease, Premature Baby, Fallot's Tetralogy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doxylamine Succinate
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Phenobarbital TAB
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Cytomel
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Synthroid
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Atenolol
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Amoxicillin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Topamax
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
    Start date: 2002-04-01

Duragesic-100
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
    Start date: 2002-08-01
    End date: 2003-04-01

Effexor
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2002-08-01

Macrodantin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Soma
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Lortab
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy



Possible Cytomel side effects in

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-10

Patient:

Reactions: Back Pain, Arthralgia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel



Possible Cytomel side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-09

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cytomel

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