What are the pros and cons of Synthroid (levothyroxine)?
Synthroid is safe for use in people of all ages, including infants and children, and during pregnancy.
The medication is dosed once a day and is convenient to take.
Most of the common side effects of Synthroid are dose-related and go away in a few days.
It is an affordable medication with a low-cost generic version available and widespread commercial prescription insurance coverage.
You need to take Synthroid separately from food and other medications.
It can take weeks to months to find the correct dosage.
Synthroid can take 6-8 weeks to have a full effect and improve hypothyroidism symptoms. Therefore, do not stop taking the medicine if you don’t notice an improvement in the first few months.
Missed doses of this medication can cause symptoms like fatigue, constipation, and dry skin.
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