Levothroxin

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If you have an underactive thyroid or certain thyroid problems, your healthcare provider may recommend levothyroxine sodium. This prescription medication works by boosting the body's thyroid hormones. Most people tolerate levothyroxine well. However, side effects are possible and may include hair loss, insomnia, and heart palpitations. Levothyroxine comes in the form of a tablet and is typically taken once a day in the morning.
 
(Click Levothyroxine for more information on how levothyroxine works, a more complete list of potential side effects to look out for, and important things to tell your healthcare provider before starting the medication.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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