Synthroid or Levothyroxine in its generic form, is a a commonly used medication to treat Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid. Dr Hart-Pinto answers the most common questions on Levothyroxine (Synthroid) including:

• How and when should I take my Levothyroxine?
• How long will I need to take my medication?
• Are there any side effects?


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#Levothyroxine #Synthroid #Medications

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:52 What is Levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
01:32 Who Shouldn’t Take Levothyroxine?
02:04 Medication
Interactions
03:04 Dosage
03:44 How Quickly does Levothyroxine work?
03:55 How to take Levothyroxine
04:19 Foods to Avoid
04:45 Can I drink Alcohol with Levothyroxine?
04:50 Missed my dose
05:09 Overdose
05:28 Duration of
Treatment
05:43 Side Effects
06:37 Legal Disclaimer
07:03 End Screen

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Further Reading - Resources for Patients

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/levothyr...

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Last updated 14th Nov 2021

Next review date is 14th Nov 2024

Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto

Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 13th Nov 2021.

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Videos cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of a wide variety of medical topics.

Authors:
1. Dr. A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr. Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP

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