Faqs
What is Generic Synthroid?
Generic Synthroid is a hormone-based medicine that aids in increasing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism patients, thyroid cancer, and some types of goiters. It can also be used to overcome infertility caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The thyroid hormone is essential to adults for maintaining mental and physical activity as well as health, but it is also imperative to children's development. Generic Synthroid is also approved for use in children.
Can Generic Synthroid trigger weight gain?
Weight gain is not one of the side effects of Generic Synthroid. Weight gain was not reported by subjects during the clinical trials. Weight gain is one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism, which Generic Synthroid helps treat. If you have hypothyroidism, your metabolism might be slower. It may result in weight gain. If you notice weight gain while using Generic Synthroid, consult your health professional. They may want to order blood tests for checking your thyroid hormone levels. Your health professional may adjust your Generic Synthroid dose based on these tests.
What are Generic Synthroid side effects in older people?
Generic Synthroid side effects in older adults are the same in adults as well. For more information, you can check the mild side effects. If you have additional questions regarding this drug use in adults, talk with your doctor or druggist.
Are the side effects of Generic Synthroid and branded medications are same or different?
The active component in Generic Synthroid is the same as the branded medicine. Therefore, both the medicines are going to show the same effect, there will be no difference. For more information, you consult your health professional. Make sure you check the product description before buying the generic drug.
Is joint pain a common side effect of Generic Synthroid?
No, joint pain is not a common side effect of Generic Synthroid, as per the clinical trials. But joint pain could be one of the allergic reactions to Generic Synthroid. If you are concerned about joint pain or have experienced joint pain, consult your doctor immediately.
Can Generic Synthroid cause dry mouth?
No; usually, Generic Synthroid does not cause dry mouth, and this side effect was not observed during clinical trials. But dry mouth could be another common side effect of hypothyroidism, which Generic Synthroid helps to overcome. With treatment, dry mouth will reduce.
If I stop using Generic Synthroid, could I experience withdrawal effects?
No, stopping this drug will not cause any withdrawal side effects. But the hypothyroidism symptoms may return. For example, if you use Generic Synthroid to treat hypothyroidism and stop using the medicine, symptoms of hypothyroidism may return. If you have questions about the treatment process with Generic Synthroid, talk with your doctor.