SMOKERS;are you pissed off with all this hype about smoking? |
| my wife and I have been passive smokers since we were born,both sixty yrs old now.Im the only smoker now and I keep it to myself,I mean nobody gets my passive smoke.Mine and similar peoples ... |
|
My daughter has been running a fever and severe headache for months now. had several test run to no avail.help |
| we have been to corpus christi to the childrens hospital three times and no one can find out what is going on. she has leg cramps, very tired, bad headaches, high fever (101-104), sore throat. she ... |
|
If somone has a family history of alcoholism, drinks daily, but is never violent when drinking? |
or drunk, could that person still be an alcoholic? Is emotional unavailability a sign of alcoholism? Additional Details
Fantasia: To ... |
|
When you cry does it make you feel better? |
Like you make you feel lighter? Additional Details
Depression.... |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
USES: This drug is used to replace thyroid hormone, to treat an overactive thyroid and for testing thyroid gland function.
|
|
| Overview |
Photos |
How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
|
Synthroid
Uses
This drug is used to replace thyroid hormone, to treat an overactive thyroid and for testing thyroid gland function.
Notes
- Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor the effectiveness of this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Photos
|
|
|
|
Synthroid (levothyroxine) 150 mcg |
Check prescripiton prices today |
Synthroid (levothyroxine) 112 mcg |
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a vein or into a muscle and is usually given once a day before breakfast.
- Do not stop using this medication without consulting with your doctor.
- Thyroid replacement therapy is usually taken for life.
- This drug must be mixed immediately before use.
- Do not mix drug with diluent for later use.
Side Effects
- Symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold or dry, brittle hair that tends to fall out easily.
- These symptoms should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
- Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, increased pulse rate, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea or weight loss while taking this medication.
- The dose of the medication may need to be adjusted; consult your doctor.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history before using this drug.
- Avoid using thyroid drugs for weight control.
- Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy.
- Small amounts of this drug are excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
- Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in a row.
Drug Interactions
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take warfarin, drugs that may increase heart rate or blood pressure such as decongestants or caffeine, (decongestants may be found in certain over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines), digoxin, cholestyramine, oral medicine used for diabetes, birth control pills/estrogen.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Share
and Enjoy!
|
| User Medicine Opinions for Synthroid |
| |
|
|
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
|
|