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Levoxyl is a thyroid agent.nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Thyroid drug

Brands

Synthroid • Diotroxin

Generic Drug

Thyroxine

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Increased appetite
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Tremor
Alopecia
Nervousness
Hair loss
Cramping abdominal pain
Excessive sweating
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Heat intolerance
Heart palpitations
Unintentional weight loss
Heat sensitivity
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Angina

Treats

Hypothyroidism (adult)
Condition
Hypothyroidism
Condition

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Anything I can take OTC for levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Syntroys or levoxyl (thyroxine) which one is better?

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A 49-year old female asked:

How do you know if your equilebrum is off and what do you do for it? I take levoxyl (thyroxine) daily but seem like my balance is not always there

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A 62-year old female asked:

Been on levoxyl (thyroxine) 50mcg. For 12 yrs. Levoxyl (thyroxine) was recalled and now have to switch to synthroid. Am concerned, are they the same? Would take brand name

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A 45-year old asked:

What are the withdrawl symptoms of levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 24-year old female asked:

What are side effects of too much levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 30-year old asked:

If i'm gaining weight on levoxyl (thyroxine) do I need a lower dose?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?

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A 47-year old asked:

Please tell me what's the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?

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A 53-year old female asked:

I am on levoxyl (thyroxine) .112 and becuse of the recall have to go to Synthroid .112..Which would you normally recommend for your patient and why?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Will Lansoprazole interfere with Levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you drink milk an hour after taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 26-year old female asked:

My endocrinologist told me that levoxyl (thyroxine) (brand) is more potent than synthroid. Is this true?

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) hormone?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is one of the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) insomnia?

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A member asked about a 17-year old female:

Is it safe to take Adderall while also taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I take levoxyl (thyroxine) and it makes my skin so dry and itchy. Lotion doesn't work. What do I do?

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A member asked:

Can i take anything to help me lose weight? I have a hypothyroid problem and take 150mcg levoxyl (thyroxine)

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A female asked:

I accidently took 6 100 mcg of levoxyl (thyroxine) instead of methotrexate this morning do I need to go to emergency room I feel ok?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Skin getting very dry after switch from levoxyl (thyroxine) to synthroid, same dosage? Moisturizers do not improve situation. Suggestions or thoughts?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take a digestive enzyme when your taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it normal to experience a sweet taste in the mouth while taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 36-year old female asked:

What thyroid abnormalities can cause those over 36 to grow noticeably taller? In rare instances can hypothyroidism or Levoxyl do it? No other symptomS

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A 34-year old female asked:

5 years of Synthroid i stopped and started levoxyl (thyroxine) for a good 3 weeks then stopped took armour back on Synthroid did cause my hair to fall out?

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A 35-year old asked:

I had my thyroid gland removed. When's the best time to take the levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 42-year old female asked:

I was diagnosed with pneumonia and a Uti 10 days ago. Took full course of levoxyl (thyroxine). When should SOB clear up?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Pls see prev. Question..Am on 112mcg levoxyl (thyroxine). Poss. Cause tgab to increase 140% 2 mo. After tt due to pap. Carc.? Other enlrg. Nodes in chest & neck.

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A 35-year old female asked:

When I started taking levoxyl (thyroxine) (to suppress TSH to low-normal), my chronotype changed from morning to evening type. Could it be a levoxyl (thyroxine) side effect?

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A 60-year old female asked:

Can levoxyl (thyroxine) cause heart burn if you take it and lay down?

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