Generic Levothyroxine to treat thyroid hormone deficiency

Action Mechanism

Generic Levothyroxine is an artificial thyroid hormone that replaces and provides thyroid hormone to people with hypothyroidism. When you thyroid is underactive or not secreting enough thyroid hormone, you tend to experience symptoms such as fatigue and weakness due to slow metabolism. Generic Levothyroxine replaces the thyroid hormone so that your body gets enough hormone to function optimally.

Dosage

• Read the patient information leaflet before you start taking Generic Levothyroxine. If you have any queries about using this medicine, ask your doctor.
• Take this medication orally as directed by your doctor. You should take this medicine once daily on an empty stomach, at least an hour before breakfast. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the pill.
• Dosage is usually prescribed after considering your age, weight, medical problem, lab tests, and the response to the treatment.
• Use Generic Levothyroxine regularly in order to normalize your thyroid hormone level. To help you remember, use the medicine at the same time every day.
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting with your doctor. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is taken for life.
• Symptoms of low thyroid hormone include fatigue, muscle pain, constipation, dryness of skin, weight gain, slow pulse rate, or sensitivity to cold. Inform your doctor if your condition aggravates.

Precautions

• Before taking Generic Levothyroxine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications. This product may have inactive ingredients that may cause allergic reactions
• Before using this medicine, tell your doctor your medical problems, if any, such as increased thyroid hormones, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
• If you have high blood sugar, this drug may affect your blood sugar level. Check your blood sugar on a regular basis as directed and share your results with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms such as increased thirst or urination, unusual sweating, dizziness, or hunger.
• Before undergoing surgery, tell your doctor about all the medicines, including Generic Levothyroxine.

Side Effects

Hair loss is one of the most common side effects during the initial phases of the treatment. This side effect is usually temporary. If hair loss persists or aggravates, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your physician prescribes this medication because he/she has judged that the positive effects to you are greater than the risk of adverse effects. Many people using Generic Levothyroxine do not experience any serious side effects.

Tell your physician right away if any of the below-mentioned side effects occur:

• Increased sweating
• Sensitivity to heat
• Mental/mood changes
• Tiredness
• Diarrhea
• Tremor
• Headache

NOTE :Get medical attention right away if any of these serious side effects of Generic Levothyroxine occur.