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Treats hypothyroidism (the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone).
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Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Armour Thyroid, Cytomel, Unithroid, Thyrolar, Synthroid RP, Westhroid, Nature-Throid NT-1, Nature-Throid NT-2, Nature-Throid NT-3, Nature-Throid NT-1/2 |
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Thyroid Supplement
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Armour Thyroid, Cytomel, Unithroid, Thyrolar, Synthroid RP, Westhroid, Nature-Throid NT-1, Nature-Throid NT-2, Nature-Throid NT-3, Nature-Throid NT-1/2
Uses
Treats hypothyroidism (the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone).
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Capsule, Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor, you may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping the medicine.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Skin rash or hives
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
Chest pain
Fast or pounding heartbeat
Inability to stand heat
Extreme nervousness or irritability, tremors
Severe diarrhea, intense sweating
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of thyroid hormone or if you have an overactive thyroid gland.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose take as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an underactive adrenal or pituitary gland.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Large doses of thyroid hormones, especially when taken with diet pills, can result in dangerous side effects.
Make sure you see your doctor for regular check-ups so your condition can be followed closely.
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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.
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