Eltroxin vs Synthroid
 | Eltroxin |  | Synthroid |  |
| 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. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. | 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. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. | |||
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| Add Eltroxin review I am using this medicine past 8 years. I could maintain the TSH, T3 ,T4 well. But cholesterol level, and trygleserid level increased very high although i am controlling my food intake very minimal. Also observed mild depression after taking this medicine. I have gained at least 10 kg.in just a few weeks.I walk the dog every day & live a busy life so not a lay about. Bone pain in back feet arms .Also I have osteoarthritis & allergies . so why was I prescribed it .? I am taking 150 per day and doing well last 6 years.No side effects. | Add Synthroid review itching,joint pain, sleeping problems muscle weakness tiredness, Palpations, weakness, sometimes extreme leg weakness. If dosage isn't correct, loss of hair, dry skin. I just switched from generic brand to synthroid~it tastes just like a sugar pill as I can chew it and I am becoming more and more tired as each day goes by. works at times but lately Ia m tired and unable to sleep and having headaches Only been taking 4 dys. I am eating more=always hungry now. | |||
