Levothyroxine Online Prescription

Levothyroxine - An Overview

Levothyroxine sodium (T4) is a medication sometimes prescribed to people for hypothyroidism and conditions causing pituitary thyrotropin suppression. Through Push Health, people in need of a levothyroxine prescription can connect with a licensed medical provider in their area online and get a levothyroxine prescription when appropriate to do so.

What Is Levothyroxine Used For?

What is levothyroxine? Levothyroxine, marketed under the brand names Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint, Unithroid, and others, is a medication that contains levothyroxine (T4) sodium. Synthetic T4 in levothyroxine is based on T4 produced by the thyroid gland. Oral levothyroxine sodium has the same physiological effect as endogenous T4 and helps maintain normal T4 levels in the setting of a T4 deficiency. As much as 80% of the T4 ingested orally is absorbed by the GI tract. Most T4 is bound by plasma proteins and, is this state, is not considered metabolically active. Much of the T4 in the body is broken down by the liver. T4 is eliminated through the urine and the stool. The adequacy of therapy with levothyroxine should be assessed through periodic monitoring of T4 and TSH test levels in addition to clinical status. Levothyroxine and a similar medication, liothyronine, differ in that levothyroxine is T4 while its counterpart is T3 thyroid hormone. Both hormones are found in Armour Thyroid medication.

Levothyroxine - Dosage and Cost

Levothyroxine is available as tablets for oral administration in doses ranging from 25 mcg to 300 mcg. Levothyroxine tablets also contain inactive ingredients such as acacia, confectioner's sugar and magnesium stearate. Levothyroxine should be stored at 25° C and be protected from light and moisture. The actual levothyroxine dose depends on a variety of factors such as age, weight, other medical conditions and other medications being used but the ultimate regimen depends on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider. Levothyroxine can take up to six weeks before reaching the peak therapeutic effect. Routine assessment of thyroid lab testing is necessary for levothyroxine dosing. Generic levothyroxine tablets are affordable. At many pharmacies, levothyroxine 25 mcg tablets cost approximately 15 cents per tablet. Levothyroxine coupons may be available from the manufacturer or other sources.

Can I Buy Levothyroxine Online?

Levothyroxine requires a prescription from a licensed medical provider to be dispensed in the United States. As a result, one cannot just buy levothyroxine online and levothyroxine OTC is not available from pharmacies. The first step to getting a levothyroxine sodium prescription is a consultation with a medical provider. Push Health connects people who are in need of a levothyroxine prescription with licensed medical providers who can prescribe levothyroxine medication tablets when appropriate to do so.

When To Take Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine is typically administered with a single dose before breakfast (on an empty stomach). Levothyroxine should be administered once daily one-half to one hour before breakfast if possible. Levothyroxine can interfere with other medications and should be administered according to the directions the pharmacist and medical provider when used with other medications.

Levothyroxine - Side Effects

Levothyroxine, like all medications, has side effects when used. Examples of side effects from levothyroxine tablet use include fatigue, increased appetite, weight loss, heat intolerance, fever and sweating. More severe side effects include changes in the central nervous system, palpitations, increased blood pressure and more. People who have a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to levothyroxine should avoid using it. It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking levothyroxine. Levothyroxine prescription medication is not indicated for suppression of benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goiter in iodine-sufficient patients. Levothyroxine medication is not indicated for treatment of hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis. All people using levothyroxine should consult with their doctor or medical provider and a pharmacist before taking levothyroxine pills.

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