Levothyroxine is approved to treat thyroid problems in children and infants. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using the drug in children.
Off-Label Levothyroxine Uses
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend levothyroxine for something other than the conditions discussed in this article. Sometimes, levothyroxine is used off-label in conjunction with antidepressants to treat depression (particularly depression that has been resistant to other treatments).
It is important to note that levothyroxine should not be used as a weight loss medication in people without thyroid problems. Normal levothyroxine doses are not likely to cause significant weight loss; weight loss is only seen at doses high enough to cause serious levothyroxine side effects. Also, levothyroxine should not be used to treat infertility, unless it is related to a thyroid problem.
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