Synthroid Information

Basic information about Synthroid (Levothyroxine)

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is prescribed for treatment of of low thyroid hormone function.

Synthroid (Levothyroxine) works by producing enough thyroid hormone. It is a replacement for a thyroid gland hormone.

It is advisable to store Synthroid (Levothyroxine) between 20-30 C (36-86 F). It is preferable to store Synthroid (Levothyroxine) in tightly closed container, not in the bathroom, and far from children and pets.

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If think that you take too much this medication seek emergency care as soon as you can

Before taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• antacids that contain aluminum (Amphojel, Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Riopan, Rulox, Tums, and others); and
• ferrous sulfate iron supplement;
• cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) and colestipol (Colestid).
• calcium carbonate (Caltrate, Citracal, Oystercal, and others);
• sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, Kionex, and others);
• sucralfate (Carafate);

Warnings and Precautions about Synthroid (Levothyroxine)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you may prefer to visit your prescriber prior to accepting Synthroid (Levothyroxine).

Every patient should pay attention that nearly all remedy possibly can cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are hypersensitive to it.

However, most recepients do not face any side effects. Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is a safe and effective medicine that is used for fighting against of low thyroid hormone function.

Possible side effects are:

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• flushing, sleeplessness, stomach cramps, tiredness, diarrhea, partial temporary hair loss, vomiting, anxiety, mood swings, muscle weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• nervousness, excessive sweating, leg cramps, pounding in the chest, changes in menstrual periods, hives or skin rash, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, tremors, irritability, changes in appetite, fever, hyperactivity, weight gain or weight loss, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, severe allergic reactions (swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, itching, tightness in the chest, hives, rash.) , headache, inability to handle warm or hot room/weather conditions, seizures, chest pain.

Do not use Synthroid if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Synthroid;
• you have a history of heart attack, chest pain (angina), adrenal gland problems, or elevated thyroid hormone levels that have not been treated.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Diabetes patients - Synthroid may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Synthroid before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Synthroid may rapidly swell and disintegrate resulting in choking, gagging, the tablet getting stuck in your throat, or difficulty swallowing. It is very important that you take the tablet with a full glass of water. Most of these problems disappeared when levothyroxine tablets were taken with water.
• Synthroid should be used with caution in children; overuse may reduce the child's final adult height.
• Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is not known if Synthroid can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Synthroid while you are pregnant. Synthroid is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Synthroid, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
• If you are taking blood thinners at the same time as Synthroid, lab tests will be required to adjust the blood thinners.

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