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Levothroid
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Levothroid?
Generic Name: levothyroxine
Other Brand Names:
Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid, levothyroxine, l-thyroxine, Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine is a replacement for a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid
gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid
does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.
Levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Levothyroxine is also used
to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances,
radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer.
Levothyroxine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.
Levothyroxine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on Levothroid (307)
Hello, I've been taking Levothroid 50 mcg [0.05mg] for the past six months. I asked my doct...
I started getting an inflammation around my neck and part of my face. It was red and defin...
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- Jun 18, 2007
WE HAVE A 8 YEAR OLD BOY CHILD. FOR PAST 6 MONTHS OR SO HE IS ENGAGING HIMSELF TO SELF STIM...
Thyroid Nodule - Weight Loss Alternatives Community
- Sep 08, 2008
I am changing from armour, which I have been using for 25 years, to levothroid.
What ca...
Enlarged Thyroid symptoms?? - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Oct 20, 2008
i just started on Levothroid 5 weeks ago on a 25 mcg dose. Prior to starting medication, m...
I have been on armour for 25 years and every so often the doc wants to change it. Last test...
