Levothroxine

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generic for synthroid

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any thyroid meds .88mcg without blue dye as an ingredient

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Hello,

Based on my research, Levothyroxine is a generic for the brand name medication Synthroid. It is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, which is normally secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is also used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism and occasionally to prevent the recurrence of thyroid cancer.


"Less serious" symptoms include:

-Changes in weight
-Changes in your menstrual periods
-Hair loss
-Mild headache

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Allergic reactions to the drug may cause symptoms such as:

-difficulty breathing
-shortness of breath
-swelling of the face and tongue.

*Acute overdose may cause fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, coma and unrecognized adrenal insufficiency.

You can learn more about this drug on the page for Levothyroxine Details

If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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