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What is the best brand name of medicine to take when you have hypothyroidism?

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Synthroid (thyroxine): Synthroid (thyroxine) is the brand thyroid hormone which is probably the most prescribed. "best" in medications of any category is often debated.

Answered 5/6/2013

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