Thyrolar Side Effects
Generic name: liotrix
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 17, 2022.
Note: This document contains side effect information about liotrix. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Thyrolar.
Applies to liotrix: oral tablets.
Side effects include:
Adverse reactions result from overdosage and resemble manifestations of hyperthyroidism, including fatigue, weight loss, increased appetite, heat intolerance, fever, excessive sweating, headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, emotional lability, insomnia, tremor, muscle weakness, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, increased heart rate and BP, heart failure, angina, AMI, cardiac arrest, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, elevations in liver function test results, hair loss, flushing, decreased bone mineral density, menstrual irregularities, and impaired fertility.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to liotrix: oral tablet.
General
Adverse reactions other than those attributable to hyperthyroidism due to therapeutic overdose are rare. Excessive doses may result in a hypermetabolic state resembling in every respect the condition of endogenous origin.[Ref]
Endocrine
Postmarketing reports: Hypothyroidism, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) increased, TSH decreased[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Postmarketing reports: Palpitation, blood pressure increased, heart rate increased[Ref]
Dermatologic
Postmarketing reports: Alopecia, dry skin, urticaria, hyperhidrosis, pruritus[Ref]
Immunologic
Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Postmarketing reports: Arthralgia, myalgia[Ref]
Ocular
Postmarketing reports: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca[Ref]
Other
Postmarketing reports: Fatigue, sluggishness, weight increased, asthenia, chest pain[Ref]
Nervous system
Postmarketing reports: Headache, tremor[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Postmarketing reports: Nausea[Ref]
Psychiatric
Postmarketing reports: Anxiety, depression, insomnia[Ref]
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1. "Product Information. Thyrolar (liotrix)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2001):
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