Levothyrox

Were you looking for information about Levothyroxine? Levothyrox is a common misspelling of levothyroxine.
 
Levothyroxine sodium is a prescription drug that has been approved to treat an underactive thyroid and certain other thyroid problems. Some of the possible side effects seen with this drug include hair loss, insomnia, and heart palpitations. The dosage of levothyroxine that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on several factors, such as your age, other medical conditions you have, and the results of certain thyroid blood tests.
 
(For more information, click Levothyroxine. This eMedTV article offers more detailed information on this medication, including dosing guidelines and potential overdose symptoms.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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