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Levothyroxine

SKU: GPRX00005731 Categories: ,

$0.15

Tablet • 25mcg • 30 count

LEVOTHYROXINE (lee voe thye ROX een) treats low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) in your body. It works by replacing a thyroid hormone normally made by the body. Thyroid hormones play an important role in your overall health. They help support metabolism and energy levels.

How should you use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 6 for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions or angioedema-skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
High potassium level-muscle weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat
Kidney injury-decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
Liver injury-right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness, fatigue
Low blood pressure-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Cough
Dizziness
Headache

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What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:

Hymenoptera venom
Sacubitril; valsartan This medication may also interact with the following:
Aliskiren
Angiotensin receptor blockers, like losartan or valsartan
Certain medications for diabetes
Diuretics
Everolimus
Gold compounds
Lithium
NSAIDs, medications for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
Potassium salts or supplements
Salt substitutes
Sirolimus
Temsirolimus

Weight 1 kg
Form

Tablet

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25mg

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