Synthroid Side Effects and Synthroid Patient Monograph

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Synthroid
Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Pronounced:lee-voe-thigh-ROCKS-een
Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL FAMILIAR WITH YOUR CONDITION. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONStrUED TO STATE OR IMPLY THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOUR CONDITION. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS OR ANY OTHER DRUG.

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Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Uses

This medication is used to replace the thyroid hormone normally produced by the body. A deficiency may be due to several factors including damage to the thyroid gland by surgery, radiation, or drugs. Thyroid deficiency may also be due to a partial or total absence of the thyroid gland.

How Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Works

This medication replaces what the body no longer produces. Thyroid hormone acts to increase the metabolic rate of body tissues. Thyroid hormone is necessary for normal cell functioning and growth.

How To Take Synthroid (Levothyroxine)

Follow your doctor's directions for taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine). Take Synthroid (Levothyroxine) by mouth on an empty stomach daily before breakfast. This medication should be taken every day regularly. Your doses of this drug may be adjusted, depending on blood tests taken by your doctor.

Possible Synthroid Side Effects (Levothyroxine)

This medication's side effects are rare and are usually related to higher than necessary doses. These include chest pain, fast heart beat (tachycardia), rapid pulse, sweating, and nervousness.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Warnings and Precautions

This medication may cause decrease in bone density in women on lengterm therapy. Thyroid hormones may worsen diabetic symptoms.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Drug Interactions

This medication may decrease the effectiveness of some beta blockers and digoxin. Levothyroxine may increase the effects of anticoagulants and theophylline. For more information on specific drug interactions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medication, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take double doses.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Storage

Keep Synthroid (Levothyroxine) in the container it came in, tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw out medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Pregnancy/Nursing Precautions

This medication can be safely used during pregnancy, because they do not cross the placenta to the fetus. Some thyroid is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor about possible risks of breast feeding while taking this drug.

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