Levothroid vs Synthroid
 | Levothroid |  | 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 Levothroid review It was the best Thyroid Medication I've ever taken with no side effects! I felt energetic and healthy all the years I was taking it. Then all of a sudden my Pharmacy said it was taken off the market and I've been ill ever since. How can I get this medication again? I have tried other Thyroid Meds and they make me feel sick and bloated and weak all the time! I took it for one month - felt great. Missed the 2nd month didn't have the money. Started up again and now I'm still tired ALL the time. | 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. | |||
