BUY SYNTHROID

Synthroid is applied for treating an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), other types of thyroid disorders as well (e.g., thyroid nodules, certain types of goiters, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer). It replaces the hormone that is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Normal level of thyroid hormones in the bloodstream promotes normal mental and physical activity. In children, adequate levels of thyroid hormone are important for normal mental and physical growth and development.

HOW TO USE SYNTHROID:

It is an oral drug. It is recommended to take synthroid one time a day half an hour or hour before breakfast or as prescribed by your doctor. You may take it with a full glass of water to avoid difficulties with swallowing if you do not have contraindication from your doctor. For children who cannot swallow whole tablets, crush the tablet and mix in 1 or 2 teaspoons (5 or 10 ml) of water, and give using a spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. It is forbidden to store the mixture. Do not mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula. Ask your pharmacist for more details. It is recommended to take synthroid regularly with equal intervals. In order not to forget take the remedy at the same time. Your doctor may need to adjust your dosage depending on your medical condition, your response to treatment, and your laboratory test results. Sudden stop of taking the remedy may result in worsening your conditions. Replacement therapy is usually taken for life. You may feel the full effect of the medication in about 4-6 weeks. Notify your doctor in the case of worsening or persisting your conditions.

SYNTHROID SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold, or dry brittle hair as your body gets used to the medication. Inform your doctor in the case of worsening or persisting ant of the synthroid side effects. You also may experience trembling, sweating, increased appetite, headache, nervousness, diarrhea, weight loss or insomnia may occur. In rare instances, some hair loss may occur during the first few months of starting this drug. This effect should disappear, but if it is persists inform your doctor immediately. Don't forget that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. If you experience such unusual but very serious side effects as rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, seizures consult your doctor immediately. If you experience serious allergic reaction ask for medical help. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: severe dizziness, rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. If you experience synthroid side effects not mentioned above notify your doctor immediately. Many people using this medication do not have serious synthroid side effects.

SYNTHROID PRECAUTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you have any allergic reaction. Your doctor or pharmacist must know your medical conditions, especially if you have such problems as overactive thyroid conditions (e.g., thyrotoxicosis), a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction), diabetes, male or female infertility problems (unless caused by underactive thyroid disease), bone loss disease (e.g., osteoporosis), other hormone disorders (e.g., hypothalamic/pituitary hormone deficiencies, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome), adrenal gland problems (e.g., uncorrected adrenal insufficiency), heart problems (e.g., hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease), certain thyroid problems (e.g., nontoxic diffuse goiter, nodular thyroid disease), diabetes, male or female infertility problems (unless caused by underactive thyroid disease), bone loss disease (e.g., osteoporosis), blood clotting disorders, heart problems (e.g., hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease), other hormone disorders (e.g., hypothalamic/pituitary hormone deficiencies, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome), certain thyroid problems (e.g., nontoxic diffuse goiter, nodular thyroid disease), blood clotting disorders. The remedy is not recommended for weight control. Your doctor should know that you are taking synthroid before you have surgery. Caution is advised when using this drug in children because overuse may reduce the child's future adult height. Ask your doctor for information. Elder people are more sensitive to the side effect of the remedy. Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant because your dose will have to be adjusted. Small amounts of this drug pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

SYNTHROID INTERACTIONS:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be acquainted with any possible synthroid interactions. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine consulting the doctor. Your doctor should know about all the drugs you are taking, especially of: warfarin, digoxin, estrogen products (including estrogen-containing birth control pills), diabetes medicines (e.g., insulin, glipizide, rosiglitazone), amiodarone, iodide (including radiographic contrast agents containing iodine), glucocorticoids (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisone), high dose salicylates (e.g., aspirin), phenobarbital, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), beta blockers (e.g., propranolol), lithium, anti-thyroid agents (e.g., methimazole, propylthiouracil), androgens/anabolic steroids, antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, maprotiline, sertraline), cytokines (e.g., interferon-alpha, interleukin-2), growth hormones, ketamine, theophylline. Look through labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) attentively to find out if they contain ingredients such as decongestants or caffeine that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. Such medications as calcium supplements, iron supplements, antacids, cholestyramine, colestipol, simethicone, sucralfate, sodium polystyrene sulfonate reduce absorbtion of this remedy, so take this medication in 4 hours. Certain foods may decrease absorption of this medication when taken at the same time. Take synthroid separately from: soybean flour (soybean infant formula), walnuts, dietary fiber.

NOTES:

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., thyroid function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor the effectiveness of synthroid. Inform your doctor if you change to a different brand of thyroid hormone.