Review the side-effects of Levothyroxine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General - Fatigue, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, fever and excessive sweating.
Central nervous system - Headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, emotional lability and sleeplessness.
Musculoskeletal - Tremor and muscle weakness.
Heart - Palpitations, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, increased pulse and blood pressure, heart failure, chest pain and heart attack.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and elevation in liver function tests.
Skin - Hair loss and flushing.
Endocrine - Decreased bone mineral density.
Reproductive - Menstrual irregularities and impaired fertility.
Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General - Fatigue, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, fever and excessive sweating.
Central nervous system - Headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, emotional lability and sleeplessness.
Musculoskeletal - Tremor and muscle weakness.
Heart - Palpitations, fast heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, increased pulse and blood pressure, heart failure, chest pain and heart attack.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and elevation in liver function tests.
Skin - Hair loss and flushing.
Endocrine - Decreased bone mineral density.
Reproductive - Menstrual irregularities and impaired fertility.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Levothyroxine
Levothyroxine(Levothroid) generic is a thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism. It works by replacing thyroid hormone when the body does not make enough on its own.Trade Names for Levothyroxine
India :
Eltroxin (100 mcg) |
Roxin |
Synox |
Synox (0.037 mg) |
Thyronorm |
Thyronorm (100 mg) |
Thyronorm (12.5 mg) |
Thyronorm (125mg) |
Thyronorm (150 mcg) |
Thyronorm (50 mg) |
Thyronorm (75mg) |
Thyrosec (125mcg) |
Thyrosec (25 mcg) |
Thyrosec (50 mcg) |
Thyrox |
Thyrox (0.025mg) |
Thyrox (0.05mg) |
Thyrox (0.2mg) |
Thyrox (100 mcg)
International :
Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
