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Levothyroxine Sodium is available as a 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg, and 300 mcg oral tablet.

Levothyroxine Sodium is a thyroxine (T4) and is used to treat the following:

• Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels)
• Thyroid cancer (in combination with radiation and surgery)

Levothyroxine Sodium is a man-made version of the T4 thyroid hormone made by your thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones have important functions like controlling metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and more. When the amount of hormone is too low, taking thyroid replacement hormones can bring your levels back to normal.

Your provider will calculate your dose of Levothyroxine Sodium based on different factors, such as your age, medical condition, and level of thyroid hormone. The typical dose of Levothyroxine Sodium ranges from 13 mcg to 200 mcg taken by mouth once daily on an empty stomach.

Levothyroxine Sodium is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have uncorrected adrenal insufficiency.

Common side effects of Levothyroxine Sodium:

• Side effects are rare and are typically related to too much thyroid hormone

Serious side effects are rare with Levothyroxine Sodium. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Heart failure: trouble breathing, weakness, tiredness, swelling in the hands, ankles, and feet
• Heart attack: dizziness, lightheadedness, anxiety, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, nausea, cold sweat, clammy skin, chest pain or tightness

The following medications may interact with Levothyroxine Sodium:

• See full prescribing information for drugs that affect thyroid hormone pharmacokinetics and metabolism (e.g., absorption, synthesis, secretion catabolism, protein binding, and target tissue response) and may alter the therapeutic response to Levothyroxine Sodium

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Pregnancy may require the use of higher doses of Levothyroxine Sodium. You should notify your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking Levothyroxine Sodium.

• Synthroid
• Unithroid