Levothyroxine vs Synthroid
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| 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. | 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 Levothyroxine review I am concerned that perscription lable says "Do not skip doses or discontinue" Why??????????????????? I have only taken one dose, just started. Am concerned about continuing. I still cant loose weight I have changed my lifestyle and everything. my numbers are good so I cant complain a lot. I have a hugely swollen thyroid. so im assuming surgery is my next step. What people have to accept is when your body is no longer able to make it's own natural hormone such as thyroid then you enter an arena of comprise. I have found through trial and error what works for me but it has taken about four years........ I now take thyroxin last thing at night every night and at 110lbs & 5:4' I have found 100mcg work ... | 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. | |||
