How Do You Take Levothyroxine?
Levothyroxine is the generic name for such drugs as Euthyrox, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid and Unithroid. The thyroid gland in your body produces a hormone that regulates the body’s energy and metabolism. When the thyroid gland fails to produce enough of this hormone, it is known as hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine is a supplement for that hormone and helps restore the hormone levels so your energy and metabolism will act normally. Check the brand of Levothyroxine that you are considering and discuss it with your doctor. Different brands of Levothyroxine will not work the same. If your current prescription is different from your previous ones, discuss it with your pharmacist or doctor before taking the new prescription. Take Levothyroxine exactly as prescribed. Follow your doctor’s instructions when taking Levothyroxine. Don’t take any more Levothyroxine than is prescribed or for any longer than your prescription or doctor tells you to. Take Levothyroxine in the morning before you eat.
