Synthroid
Active Ingredient(s): LevothyroxineFDA Approved: * July 24, 2002
Pharm Company: * ABBOTT
Category: Thyroid
Levothyroxine, also known as L-thyroxine, is a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4).[2][5] It is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism), including Hashimoto's disease and a severe form known as myxedema coma.[2] It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid tumors.[2] It is not indicated for weight loss.[2] Levothyroxine is taken by mouth or given by intrav... [wikipedia]
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I'm taking 137 mgs right now but when my thyroid was down the Dr. gave me a different mg level, but I can't reme...
19 REPLIESI took levothyroxine tablets for over 2 years then stopped. Why did I stop? Because they did absolutely nothing for me -...
16 REPLIESIdk where to start and after taking my morning synthroid 0.075mcg it's so sweet. I get my prescription filled via ma...
5 REPLIESSynthroid 5 mg, when is the best time to take this pill? ## Synthroid contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine and f...
5 REPLIESI have been taking this medication for quite a while and I believe my minor thyroid problem is under control. I have rea...
4 REPLIESI had thyroid taken out in May of this year. Started taing generic version of synthroid-75mcg. I had no problems. Went i...
3 REPLIESI have been on the same dose of synthroid for the last 14 years 200mcg. I previously had Graves many years ago, had radi...
3 REPLIESMy tongue is always yellow. It's not my oral hygiene. I have been on Synthroid for years. Could it be the cause? ## ...
2 REPLIESIs itching a side effect of taking Synthroid? My number is 9 (normal range .40 - 5.50) How much should I be taking? Than...
2 REPLIESSYNTHROID.... 3 YEARS POST NON CANCEROUS TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY 290 LB 74 YEAR OLD MALE SYNTHROID DOSE SHOULD BE ## Hello, ...
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