What is Levothyroxine?
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Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the human hormone thyroxine. The drug is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), which can lead to weight gain, depression, and pain.
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How do members experience Levothyroxine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 5,452 | 1,153 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 1,589 | 246 | |
| Thyroid cancer | 355 | 37 | |
| General health | 147 | 19 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | 21 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 33 | |
| Fatigue | 31 | |
| Hair loss | 27 | |
| Headaches | 17 | |
| Heart palpitations | 14 | |
| Nausea | 12 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 45 | |
| Moderate | 112 | |
| Mild | 136 | |
| None | 1,205 |
Member evaluations
chowda72
evaluated on Jun 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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jennifer18
evaluated on Jul 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Major
- Side effects: None
ELAnderson
evaluated on Mar 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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