Synthroid, a thyroid hormone, is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Without this hormone, the body cannot function properly, resulting in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin, and increased sensitivity to cold. When taken correctly, Synthroid reverses these symptoms. Synthroid also is used to treat congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism) and goiter (enlarged thyroid gland).

Thyroxine is a synthetically manufactured thyroid hormone. It,s affect is similar to that of natural Thyroxine(L-T4) in the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is one of two hormones which are produced in the thyroid. The other one is L-trliodthyronine (L-T3). Thyroxine is used to accelerate the metabalizing of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat. The body burns more calories than usual so that a lower fat content can be achieved or the athlete burns fat although he takes in more calories. As carbohydrates and protein are burned as well the athlete needs to take steroids to stop the loss of muscle mass though he will become much harder. When used properly there are few side affects, if the dosage is too high it can cause trembling of the fingers, excessive sweating, diarrhea, nausea and weight loss.

Synthroid comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken as a single dose before breakfast every day. To control the symptoms of hypothyroidism, you probably will need to take this medicine for the rest of your life. It may take about 2 weeks before you notice any change in your symptoms. Follow the directions on your label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Levothyroxine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Synthroid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Levothyroxine without talking to your doctor.

 

200-400 mcg a day start with a small dose and increase it gradually and evenly over several days.

Combining different types of medications, including homeopathic remedies, can be dangerous. You need to inform your doctor if you are currently taking:
• amphetamines
• antacids
• anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• antidepressants or anti-anxiety agents
• arthritis medicine
• aspirin
• beta-blockers such as metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal) or timolol (Blocadren, Timoptic)
• cancer chemotherapy medications
• cholesterol-lowering medications such as cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid)
• diabetes medications (insulin or tablets)
• digoxin (Lanoxin)
• estrogens
• iron
• methadone
• oral contraceptives
• phenytoin (Dilantin)
• sodium polystrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
• sucralfate (Carafate)
• steroids
• theophylline (TheoDur)
• vitamin supplements
If you have a history of diabetes, hardening of the arteries, kidney disease, hepatitis, high blood pressure, angina, heart attack, or an under active adrenal or pituitary gland you need to speak to your doctor about the suitability of Eltroxin for the treatment of your condition.