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Thyrolar-2
Liotrix - Oral


Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed when not enough thyroid hormone is being secreted from the thyroid gland.


 
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Uses
Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed when not enough thyroid hormone is being secreted from the thyroid gland.


Storage
  • Refrigerate between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C), in a tightly-closed container, away from light.
  • Keep this and all medications away from children and pets.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include nervousness, fast heart rate, diarrhea, stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.

How To Use
  • Take Thyrolar-2 on an empty stomach.
  • It is usually taken as a single daily dose before breakfast.
  • Do not stop taking Thyrolar-2 unless consulting with your doctor.
  • Replacement therapy is usually taken for life.
  • Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor the effectiveness of Thyrolar-2.

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 they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea or weight loss.
  • The dose of the medication may need to be reduced.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using Thyrolar-2, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, diabetes, adrenal gland problems, allergies (including drug allergies).
  • Avoid using thyroid drugs for weight control.
  • Current information shows that Thyrolar-2 may be used during pregnancy.
  • Small amounts of Thyrolar-2 are excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take 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 of: warfarin, drugs that may increase heart rate or blood pressure such as decongestants or caffeine (decongestants may be found in in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines), estrogen products (including estrogen-containing birth control pills), digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, medicines used to treat diabetes.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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