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What medications can be prescribed for underactive thyroid? i have been warned against synthroid (thyroxine)? why, what is the danger?
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Whomever : Whomever is warning you is not likely a reliable source of medical information. You best therapy for underactive thyroid is levothyroxine ideally a branded preparation like levoxyl, synthroid or tirosint. These can be adjusted to provide levels just like a normal person without a thyroid problem. See the links below to learn more.
Answered 10/3/2016
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