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Levothyroxine Sodium

Levothyroxine sodium

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4.5  Effectiveness
4.6  Side Effects
5.1  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is Levothyroxine and common brand names are Levothroid; Levoxyl; Synthroid; and Unithroid.

The active ingredients of this medication are levothyroxine sodium and anhydrous 50ug.

Levothyroxine sodium is manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals.

It is primarily used in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
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Armour thyroid 6.77 6.44 2.37 13 Get Info
Synthroid 4.86 5.08 3.34 83 Get Info
Levothyroxine Sodium 4.43 4.43 3.05 47 Get Info
Levothroid 2 3.36 5.24 11 Get Info
Levoxyl 1.05 3.58 5.45 21 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Levothyroxine Sodium by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Levothyroxine Sodium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8.2% 15.3% 67.1% 8.2% 1.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.5% 15.3% 69.4% 8.2% 3.5%
Blood Pressure 3.6% 10.7% 83.3% 2.4% 0%
Breathing 2.4% 9.4% 80% 3.5% 4.7%
Confidence 4.7% 11.8% 70.6% 12.9% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.5% 9.4% 71.8% 11.8% 3.5%
Digestion 3.6% 15.5% 71.4% 9.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 5.8% 15.1% 52.3% 19.8% 7%
Energy 10.5% 18.6% 29.1% 27.9% 14%
Eyesight 2.4% 11.9% 78.6% 7.1% 0%
Memory 5.9% 16.5% 62.4% 14.1% 1.2%
Mental Clarity 5.9% 17.6% 58.8% 15.3% 2.4%
Pain 3.6% 9.5% 77.4% 6% 3.6%
Patience 4.7% 21.2% 60% 11.8% 2.4%
Sexual Health 4.8% 10.7% 76.2% 8.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 4.7% 10.5% 75.6% 9.3% 0%
Sleep 5.9% 16.5% 54.1% 20% 3.5%
Stress Level 4.7% 21.2% 57.6% 14.1% 2.4%
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Commonly Reported Levothyroxine Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 93.8% 3.8% 0% 1.2% 1.2%
Anxiety 71.4% 19% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Blurred Vision 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 91.3% 4.3% 4.3% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 62.2% 20.3% 8.1% 6.8% 2.7%
Chills 75% 12.5% 5.6% 2.8% 4.2%
Cold Symptoms 81% 19% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 76.2% 19% 4.8% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 81% 5.2% 10.3% 1.7% 1.7%
Depression 61.9% 9.5% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8%
Diarrhea 90.5% 0% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Dizziness 79.3% 8.5% 7.3% 3.7% 1.2%
Drowsiness 83.5% 5.1% 6.3% 2.5% 2.5%
Fatigue 64.2% 16% 9.9% 3.7% 6.2%
Fever 85.7% 4.8% 9.5% 0% 0%
Gas 66.7% 14.3% 4.8% 9.5% 4.8%
Headache 69.6% 13% 8.7% 4.3% 4.3%
Hives 96.2% 1.2% 2.5% 0% 0%
Insomnia 71.4% 9.5% 4.8% 9.5% 4.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 90.5% 0% 0% 9.5% 0%
Itching 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 66.7% 4.8% 19% 4.8% 4.8%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8%
Nausea 86.4% 8.6% 3.7% 0% 1.2%
Sensitivity to Light 85.7% 9.5% 0% 4.8% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 90.5% 4.8% 4.8% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 90% 5% 3.3% 1.7% 0%
Stomach Ache 81% 9.5% 4.8% 4.8% 0%
Swelling 66.7% 22.2% 11.1% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Levothyroxine Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Behavior 44.4% 22.2% 0% 22.2% 11.1%
Change in Weight 22.2% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 11.1%
Chest Pain 66.7% 0% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Constipation 81% 5.2% 8.6% 1.7% 3.4%
Fever 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Flushing 66.7% 0% 22.2% 0% 11.1%
Hair Loss 22.2% 22.2% 22.2% 11.1% 22.2%
Headache 76.3% 10.2% 8.5% 3.4% 1.7%
Hearing Loss 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Increased Appetite 55.6% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%
Insomnia 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Muscle / Joint Pain 76.4% 2.8% 8.3% 6.9% 5.6%
Muscle Fatigue 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Nervousness 55.6% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Reduced Libido 89.2% 2.7% 0% 8.1% 0%
Skin Inflammation 88.9% 5.6% 2.8% 1.4% 1.4%
Sweating 66.7% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Tingling Sensations 80.6% 5.6% 8.3% 2.8% 2.8%
Vomiting 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Levothyroxine Sodium
Since taking Levothyroxine Sodium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.9%
Fall 4.9%
Hospitalization 3.9%
Stroke 1.9%
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User Comments about Levothyroxine Sodium
23 May 2012 I would love if there was a treatment regimen for this condition that did not require daily dosage. No two days in my life are the same and I sometimes have trouble remembering to take it on time.
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11 Jan 2012 I don't have a single problem with this medication. No bad side effects, all good has come from it for me. Hightly recommended!
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15 Oct 2011 it works fine for me i haven't had side effects and i've been on it for a couple years now.
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28 Sep 2011 I'm happy with the medication, it has never stopped working for me.
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26 Sep 2011 i have just started the pills but it seems it be makin me feel like im not so blaaa anymore
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