How to Take Synthroid

Your thyroid regulates your energy and metabolism production in your body. When your body fails to produce enough of those hormones it is known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is one of the main reasons you would take Synthroid. Synthroid is one of the brand names of the drug Levothyroxine, which is used to replace the lost hormone when your thyroid fails to produce enough. Synthroid can also be used to treat goiter, which is an enlargement of your thyroid gland that is caused by radiation treatments, cancer, hormone imbalances, and surgery.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

• 1

  Take Synthroid exactly as it was prescribed to you. Read all the information that you are given with your prescription and contact the pharmacist or your doctor if you have any questions. If your doctor chooses to change the dosage of your prescription you should follow their instructions, not those on the prescription label.

• 2

  Take Synthroid with a full glass of water. It is very important to drink a full glass of water (at least 8 ounces) when you take Synthroid. Synthroid can dissolve very quickly and expand, causing you to choke or gag.

• 3

  Take Synthroid at the same time every day. Synthroid is usually taken in the morning. Wait thirty minutes after taking Synthroid before you eat.

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  Have your blood tested on a regular basis while you are taking Synthroid to ensure the medication is working like it should. You will also need to have your kidney and liver functions tested from time to time while taking this medication.

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  Store Synthroid at room temperature. Make sure you keep the medication away from extreme heat and moisture or the medication may become ruined.