LEVOTHYROXINE

Overview

Levothyroxine is a man-made version of a natural hormone made by your thyroid gland. It helps your body maintain normal energy levels, growth, and metabolism when your thyroid isn’t working properly.

Classification
Thyroid agents

Uses
Levothyroxine is mainly used to:
Treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)—when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormone

Support recovery after thyroid surgery or radiation

Help manage certain types of goiter (enlarged thyroid)

Assist in thyroid cancer treatment, to prevent hormone imbalances

How It Works
Levothyroxine supplements the missing thyroid hormone in your body. This helps restore a healthy balance, improving your energy, heart rate, digestion, and mental clarity. It helps your body function normally when the thyroid is sluggish or remove
Dosage
As prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects
When taken correctly, it’s usually well-tolerated. But if the dose is too high, it may cause symptoms like:
Nervousness or restlessness

Sweating more than usual

Headaches

Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

Weight loss despite normal eating

Sleep troubles or shakiness

Precautions
Always take it on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, at the same time every day