Levothyroxine
Category: ThyroidLevothyroxine, also known as L-thyroxine, is a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4).[2][5] It is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism), including Hashimoto's disease and a severe form known as myxedema coma.[2] It may also be used to treat and prevent certain types of thyroid tumors.[2] It is not indicated for weight loss.[2] Levothyroxine is taken by mouth or given by intrav... [wikipedia]
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I was recently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I have been taking levothyroxine for almost two weeks. For the las...
504 REPLIESI don't feel so confused anymore. Now I know all of you are going through the same thing. My doctor put me on 50mcg ...
223 REPLIESI had a total throdectomy 2 years ago due to thyroid cancer. I have been on 150 - 200mg Levothyroxine daily. Side effect...
75 REPLIESI recieved a letter from my health care provider saying that i cannot continue getting Levothyroxine 50mcg tablet that t...
32 REPLIESI was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism after having my thyroid tested and my TSH was 5.9. I have been taking Levot...
26 REPLIESI've been taking Levothyroxine 25mg for almost four months, first three months was fine, now seem to be having dizzy...
22 REPLIESI was a perfectly healthy 14 year old until I grew very tired and went to see a doctor. We got blood work done & my ...
22 REPLIESI've taken this medication on and off for years. New endo- thought we should try again, despite my very educated dis...
21 REPLIESWhat is a white oblong tablet with M on the front and L5 on the back? It says substitute for Synthyroid? ## Located an e...
15 REPLIESIve been taking levothyroxine sod 0.125 for a long time now and managed to keep a stable weight. However, I am trying to...
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