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(Levothyroxine) is a thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
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Category: Thyroid
Description: Synthroid
(Levothyroxine) is a thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Description Extended:
Brand name: Synthroid Generic name: Levothyroxine What is
the most important information I should know about Synthroid?
• There are many other medicines that can affect Synthroid.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter
medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal
products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start
using a new medication without telling your doctor. • Different
brands of Synthroid may not work the same. If you get a prescription
refill and your new pills look different talk with your pharmacist
or doctor. What is Synthroid? • Synthroid is a replacement
for a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland
to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Synthroid is
given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone
on its own. • Synthroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid
hormone). Synthroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter
(enlarged thyroid gland) which can be caused by hormone imbalances
radiation treatment surgery or cancer. • Synthroid should
not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. • Synthroid
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare
provider before taking Synthroid? • Since thyroid hormone
occurs naturally in the body almost anyone can take Synthroid.
You should not use this medication if you have had a heart
attack a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis or an adrenal
gland problem that is not controlled by treatment. • Before
taking this medication tell your doctor if you have heart
disease coronary artery disease anemia (lack of red blood
cells) diabetes problems with your pituitary or adrenal glands
or a history of blood clots. You may not be able to take Synthroid
or you may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring.
• If you use insulin or take diabetes medicine by mouth ask
your doctor if your dose needs to be changed when you start
using Synthroid. • Synthroid is in the FDA pregnancy category
A. This means that it is safe to use while you are pregnant.
It is also safe to use while you are breast-feeding a baby.
This drug does pass into breast milk but it is not expected
to be harmful to a nursing infant. • Tell your doctor if you
become pregnant during treatment. You may need to increase
your dose during pregnancy or if you plan to breast-feed.
• In most cases you will need to take Synthroid for the rest
of your life. Taking Synthroid over long periods of time may
cause bone loss which can lead to osteoporosis. Talk with
your doctor about how this could affect you. How should I
take Synthroid? • Take Synthroid exactly as your doctor has
prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than
recommended. Do not take Synthroid for longer than your doctor
has prescribed. • Your doctor may occasionally change your
dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
• It is very important to take Synthroid with a full glass
(8 ounces) of water. The Synthroid tablet can dissolve very
quickly and swell in the throat possibly causing choking or
gagging. • Take this medicine on an empty stomach 30 minutes
before eating. Synthroid is usually taken in the morning.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions and try to take this
medication at the same time each day. • It may take several
weeks before your body starts to respond to this medication.
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly. Even if you feel
well you may still need to take this medicine every day for
the rest of your life to replace the thyroid hormone your
body cannot produce. • To be sure this medication is helping
your condition your blood will need to be tested on a regular
basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.
It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to
your doctor. • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that
you are using Synthroid. • Store Synthroid at room temperature
away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost
time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the
medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take
extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if
I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think
you have used too much of this medicine. • Symptoms of a Synthroid
overdose may include chest pain pounding heartbeat shortness
of breath tremor shortness of breath leg cramps confusion
vomiting diarrhea or seizures. What should I avoid while taking
Synthroid? • Do not change brands or change to a generic Synthroid
drug product without first asking your doctor. Different brands
of Synthroid may not work the same. If you get a prescription
refill and your new pills look different talk with your pharmacist
or doctor. • Avoid the following food products which can make
your body absorb less Synthroid: infant soy formula cotton
seed meal walnuts and high-fiber foods. What are the possible
side effects of Synthroid? • Stop using Synthroid and get
emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of
your face lips tongue or throat. • Call your doctor at once
if you have any of these serious side effects: headache; sleep
problems (insomnia); nervous or irritable feeling; fever hot
flashes sweating; changes in your menstrual periods; appetite
changes weight changes; • Other less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. You may experience mild hair
loss. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect
Synthroid? • The following drugs may cause medical problems
if you use them with Synthroid: lithium amiodarone or antidepressants.
Tell your doctor if you have recently received radiation therapy
with iodine (such as I-131). • There are many other drugs
not listed that can affect Synthroid. Tell your doctor about
all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you
use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs
prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication
without telling your doctor. • Certain medicines can be continued
but they may make Synthroid less effective if taken at the
same time. If you use any of the following drugs use them
at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take Synthroid:
calcium carbonate (Caltrate Citracal Oystercal and others);
ferrous sulfate iron supplement; sucralfate (Carafate); sodium
polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate Kionex and others); antacids
that contain aluminum (Amphojel Gaviscon Maalox Mylanta Riopan
Rulox Tums and others); and cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine
(Questran) and colestipol (Colestid).
Synonyms: Eltroxin
Euthyrox Laevoxin Levaxin Levolet Levothroid Levoxine Levoxyl
Novothyrox Oroxine Thyratabs Thyrax Thyroxin Unithroid
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