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Can levothyroxine medicine, that treats hypothyroidism, can be used without prescription in the us?is it otc medicine in the us?

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Levothyroxine: No. It is not used with out prescription and not over the counter medicine. Thanks.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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