Levoxyl Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Important Warning
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Without this hormone, the body cannot function properly, resulting in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin, and increased sensitivity to cold. When taken correctly, levothyroxine reverses these symptoms. Levothyroxine is also used to treat congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism) and goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Important Warning
Thyroid hormone should not be used to treat obesity in patients with normal thyroid function. Levothyroxine is ineffective for weight reduction in normal thyroid patients and may cause serious or life-threatening toxicity, especially when taken with amphetamines. Talk to your doctor about ...
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On levoxyl for a year...recently started to gain weight again...
get it.Like you i have been on Levoxyl 1 year and I too am gaining weight , and getting... What are your current thyroid levels? TSH and free t4 ?
Jul 03, 2008
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Levoxyl:Cytomel ratio
I am taking 75mcg levoxyl and 10mcg Cytomel. Is this a good ratio? Quote: : I am taking 75mcg levoxyl and 10mcg Cytomel. Is this a good ratio? Sounds reasonable...
Aug 29, 2008
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Anyone know about thyroid stuff and pregnancy?
but it is now Levoxyl. Does anyone know if Levoxyl is safe during pregnancy/or what.... i dont know why he Levoxyl and Synthroid are the same medication (levothyroxine sodium) under different...
Jun 10, 2006
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I was taking thyrolar 2gr for over 35 years until the pharmaceutical company stopped making...
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Asked by Shirl G - 27 months ago
I had Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism) and had past eye problems. I received Radioactive iodine...
HI LilJay NOt sure about the medication, but here are some ideas on how to heal the issue. Cause Abnormal immune response is believed be a possible cause of hypothyroidism. The exact cause...
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