A prescription medication, Synthroid is classified as a chiral L-form like the natural hormone that is produced by the bodies of people who do not have thyroid problems. This medication is considered hormone replacement and is prescribed for those who are suffering from hypothyroidism. It can also be used to great those with a goiter because the medication will lower the level of thyroid stimulating hormone, also known as TSH, that is known to induce goiters in some people.
Synthroid needs to be taken on an empty stomach. Unfortunately, there are some foods that cannot be consumed while taking this medication so that it can be as safe and as effective as possible. These foods may include soy products, grapefruit juice, as well as calcium and iron supplements. Patients should always avoid taking antacids that include aluminum and magnesium among other minerals as they will interact with the way the medication should be absorbed, causing it to be ineffective or not as effective as it would be otherwise.
Synthroid is like all other medications in that it may cause some unwanted side effects in some patients. These side effects include but may not be limited to heart palpitations, nausea, abdominal pain, agitation, insomnia, weight loss, increased appetite, anxiousness, confusion, and shortness of breath. If you develop difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or swelling of the tongue these are signs of an allergic reaction and you should seek medical attention immediately. buy Synthroid
Dosing can be difficult, so patients need to watch for an increase in these symptoms, which may mean that they are overdosing on the medication and the dosage needs to be decreased to result in the proper effectiveness but also as few symptoms as possible. Overdosing symptoms can appear more than a week after a dosage increase so patients should report any changes to their doctor without delay.