Levothyroxine is a medication used to supplement or replace the thyroid hormone naturally produced by your body. If you are taking levothyroxine, regular blood tests are necessary to ensure that the medication is maintaining your thyroid levels within the normal range.
Levothyroxine is a hormone medication that mimics the natural thyroid hormone produced by the body. Thyroid hormone plays a crucial role in providing energy, supporting growth, and regulating various bodily functions, including heartbeat, weight, and energy levels. It can also affect hair, menstrual cycles, and how your body responds to temperature changes.
Levothyroxine is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include weight gain, fatigue, and constipation. By replacing the missing hormone, levothyroxine helps maintain essential bodily functions.
In some cases, people with hyperthyroidism—where the body produces too much thyroid hormone—may experience symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, or hand tremors. To manage this, doctors may prescribe medication to block the excess hormone production and then administer levothyroxine to maintain a safe hormone level.
Most side effects of levothyroxine occur when the dosage is too high. To stay informed, it is important to read the patient leaflet for a comprehensive list of potential side effects and precautions.
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