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What is Levothroid used for?
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery.
What are the long term side effects of taking Synthroid?
Long-term side effects of Synthroid can include osteoporosis and heart problems. Short-term side effects include a racing heartbeat, feeling hot all the time, headaches, feeling shaky or nervous, trouble sleeping, among others.
Is Levothroid the same as Synthroid?
Synthroid uses Synthroid is brand name levothyroxine sodium; other brand name versions of levothyroxine include Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, and Levoxyl. It contains the same active ingredients and is used for the same purposes, namely to treat hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone levels.
Is thyroid medication for life?
It’s not a cure, but it can keep your condition under control for the rest of your life. The most common treatment is levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid, Unithroid Direct), a man-made version of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4).
How do I know if I need more thyroid medicine?
General joint and muscle pains are common when hypothyroidism is not sufficiently treated, and your dosage of thyroid hormone needs to be increased. Joint and muscle weakness and pain, especially in the arms and legs, can be evidence that you need an increased dose of antithyroid drugs for your hyperthyroidism.
Are there any long term side effects to levothyroxine?
loss of consciousness. sudden headache. sudden loss of coordination. sudden slurring of speech. Some side effects of levothyroxine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
What to know about the side effects of Synthroid?
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms and TreatmentSee Slideshow Synthroid Consumer Information Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: fast or irregular heartbeats; chest pain, shortness of breath;
Are there any side effects to taking Levoxyl?
changes in your menstrual periods; or vomiting, diarrhea, appetite changes, weight changes. Certain side effects may be more likely in older adults. Common side effects may include: muscle weakness; headache, leg cramps; nervousness, trouble sleeping; diarrhea; or skin rash, partial hair loss.
What are the side effects of levothyroxine and amiodarone?
Amiodarone inhibits peripheral conversion of levothyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3) and may cause isolated biochemical changes (increase in serum free-T4, and decreased or normal free-T3) in clinically euthyroid patients.