levothyroxine
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What is levothyroxine?
Generic Name: levothyroxine
Other Brand Names:
Euthyrox, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid, 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 levothyroxine (325)
Is anyone on Armour? - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Dec 08, 2009
A little history had hyperthyroid treated with RAI in Sept 07. A few months later hypothyro...
Is it true that once I start taking Levothyroxine I have to take it for the rest of my life...
Can anyone make a suggestion about what I should do about the insomnia I am suffering from ...
I have been taking Levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism for about 6 years now, usually havin...
My levothyroxine side effects - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Nov 15, 2009
Thought I would post what I have been through during the last 6 months as it might help oth...
Hey all in the thyroid disease forum - getting the hang of these boards now :)
I have Ha...
Hi, I take .50 mcg of Synthroid, but still feel tired, crazy thoughts, not hungry too much...
Journals about levothyroxine(8)
Last bloodwork TSH level was 3.01 while taking Levothyroxine 25mcg. Today's bloodwork...
Have been taking Levothyroxine 25 mcg since late September. Last TSH level (late Octob...
Test results from my 9/23/09 bloodwork. TSH 0.85, but I'd only been taking Levothyrox...
