Synthroid is used to treat some types of thyroid cancer. It suppress several types of goiters. It is thyroid hormone which helps to improve weight gain, lack ofenergy, slow speech, dry skin.
Inform your doctor if you have any of these symptoms:
• heart disease
• previous heart attack
• angina
• diabetes
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• low levels of pituitary hormone
• high blood pressure
• an allergic reaction to Synthroid
You should take this pill with a lot of water. The best way is to take it on an empty stomach. Keep taking it at the same time. You should not take this medicine more often than prescribed.
Synthroid can be used on children. You should contact with your child doctor about it, you will be informed about necessary precautions. You can place tablet in small amount of water or breast milk.
Do not take more than it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. But if it is time for the next dose, just take one dose, do not double doses.
Synthroid cannot be taken along with:
• cholestyramine
• amiodarone
• antacids
• digoxin
• female hormones
• anti-thyroid medicines
• calcium supplements
• carbamazepine
• sucralfate
• colestipol
• phenytoin iron supplements
• ketamine
• pills for colds
• soy isoflavones
• pills for diabetes
• pills for mental depression
• theophylline
• rifabutin
• rifampin
• warfarin
It is necessary to inform your doctor if you smoke, use illegal drugs or drink alcohol. Provide him with all information about dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, non-prescription drugs if you use it. Consult with your doctor if you are going to stop or to start taking Synthroid.
You should take Synthroid with plenty of fluids, because it is sometimes difficult to swallow it.
Check with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
Unfortunately it may be happens that you will need to take Synthroid for the rest of your life. If you are going to stop taking these pills, consult with your doctor first.
If you have diabetes, you should check your blood sugar regularly.
If you are going to have surgery, you should inform your health specialist that you are taking Synthroid.
Possible side effects:
• nervousness
• difficulty breathing
• swelling of ankles
• tremors
• chest pain
• fast heartbeat
• skin rash
Do not bother your doctor if you have such symptoms, until it is not comfortable:
• headache
• weight loss
• changes in appetite
• trouble sleeping
• changes in menstrual periods
• diarrhea
• hair loss
You should store Synthroid between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) tightly closed. If the expiration date passed, do not use such tablets. And keep your children out of the reach of Synthroid.
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