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Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily on an empty stomach, 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast. Take this medication with a full glass of water unless your ...
May 1, 2024 · Levothyroxine is also used together with surgery and radioiodine treatment to treat a type of thyroid cancer called thyroid-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Capsule, Liquid Filled.
Levothyroxine starts working straight away, but it may be several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. The most common side effects of levothyroxine are caused by taking a bigger dose than you need. Your doctor can lower your dose to help reduce any side effects. Before you start taking levothyroxine, your doctor will do a blood test.
Levothyroxine is in a class of medications called hormones. It works by replacing thyroid hormone that is normally produced by the body. Without thyroid hormone, your body cannot function properly, which may result in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, excessive tiredness, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry, thick skin, increased ...
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat. This drug may be used during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant because your doctor may need to change your dose. Levothyroxine passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant.
Levothyroxine is also used together with surgery and radioiodine treatment to treat a type of thyroid cancer called thyroid-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Capsule, Liquid Filled. Solution. Tablet. Before Using.
Children may be more sensitive to certain side effects of this drug, especially headache, vision changes, and hip/ leg pain. High thyroid hormone levels may lead to decreased bone development ...
