*This statement summarizes the third USPSTF recommendations for screening for chlamydial infection and the supporting scientific evidence, and it updates the 1995 recommendations contained in the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, second edition (1).
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat. Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant because your dose may need to be adjusted. Levothyroxine passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint, Levo-T) is a synthetic version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4), which is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body. It is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism and to suppress thyroid hormone release in the management of cancerous thyroid nodules and growth of goiters. It is important to be aware of drug interactions, as well as common side effects on the user.