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Generic Name
Levothyroxine Sodium
(lee-voe-thye-rox'-een soe'-dee-um)
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Brand
names
Eltroxin
Levo-T
Levothroid
Levoxyl
Synthroid
Thyrox
Unithroid
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What is
Levothyroxine Sodium?
Levothyroxine is used to replace a hormone that
is usually made by your thyroid gland.
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How
Do I Use Levothyroxine Sodium?
- Use this medicine about the same time every day.
- Take 30 minutes before breakfast on empty stomach
- Antiacids, Calcium supplements, & Iron supplements should be taken at least 4 hours away from time of taking levothyroxine.
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Side Effects
Tell your doctor about any side effects that happen to you
Possible Side Effects:
Rare/Severe Side Effects:
- Chest pain
- Change in weight
- Change in appetite
- Sweating a lot
- Trouble sleeping
- Change in menstrual period
- Leg cramps
- Vomiting
- Eye problems
- Headache
- Feeling sick to your stomach
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