Levothyroxine Sodium

Question 1

John Doe
DOB: 01/01/1991
Levothyroxine Sodium 112 mcg # 90
1 tab QD*
0 refills
*not sure of actual instructions

Answer 1

Brand: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Thyroid
Indication: Hypothyroidism
SE: palpitations, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, feeling nervous
Monitor: TSH, FT4, HR, BP
-Take on empty stomach
-Swallow whole with a full cup of water (8 oz)
-Improvement of symptoms may not be noticeable for several weeks (keep using even if feeling well)
-Take 4 hours apart from antacids, iron, calcium supplements
-Store at room temperature + keep away from moisture and heat
BBW: not for weight loss/obesity