Levothyroxine Tablets
Levothyroxine comes in five strengths: 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg and 100mg
What are Levothyroxine Tablets?
Levothyroxine are also known as L-thyroxine, it's a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. This medicine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. They can also be used to treat thyroid cancer.
How does Levothyroxine work as a treatment for an Underactive Thyroid?
Levothyroxine works by replacing thyroxine if your thyroid gland cannot produce it. This will help prevents the symptoms of hypothyroidism.
What is an Underactive Thyroid
An underactive thyroid occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormones to meet the body's needs. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and various bodily functions.
Symptoms Associated with an Underactive Thyroid:
- Fatigue: Patients often experience persistent tiredness and lack of energy, even after adequate rest.
- Weight gain: Unexplained weight gain despite no changes in diet or exercise habits is a common symptom.
- Cold intolerance: Individuals with hypothyroidism may feel excessively cold, even in warm environments.
- Dry skin and hair: Insufficient thyroid hormones can lead to dry, rough skin and brittle hair.
- Muscle weakness: Weakness and aches in the muscles, along with joint pain, are frequently reported.
- Constipation: Sluggish bowel movements and difficulty passing stools can be indicative of an underactive thyroid.
- Irregular menstrual cycles: Women may experience irregular periods or heavier-than-normal menstrual bleeding.
Problems Associated with an Underactive Thyroid:
- Cardiovascular complications: Hypothyroidism increases the risk of heart disease, including elevated cholesterol levels and hypertension.
- Mental health issues: Depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment are common in individuals with untreated hypothyroidism.
- Infertility: Thyroid hormones are crucial for reproductive health, and untreated hypothyroidism can lead to fertility problems.
- Myxedema: Severe untreated hypothyroidism can result in a life-threatening condition called myxedema, characterized by extreme fatigue, low body temperature, and unconsciousness.
Emergency supplys of Levothyroxine:
Levothyroxine is a prescription only medicine and an Emergency Supply can only be issued if you are currently being prescribed this medication by your GP for Cardiovascular diseases. You will need to fill out a questionnaire, which is then reviewed to make sure Levothyroxine is a suitable treatment for you. You will also be required to upload proof that you have had these tablets before. If your order is approved, your Levothyroxine can be sent directly to you.
Warnings and Precautions
Always take this medication exactly as directed by your GP.
Keep out of sight and Reach of children.
Do not eat or drink grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this can interact with the medicine.
If you are taking any new medications even over the counter medicines whilst taking Levothyroxine you should make your GP aware to prevent interactions.
Ingredients:
Active ingredients: Levothyroxine
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