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A wide range of side effects are associated with Levothroid dosages being too high. Levothroid has a narrow therapeutic index, which means even a small amount over that which is necessary can cause overdose effects. Side effects associated with overdosing include tremors, muscle weakness, leg cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fatigue, headaches, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, muscle weakness and minor hair loss.
People with cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, should be cautious about using Levothroid because the drug can worsen cardiovascular symptoms if taken at a higher dosage than needed. These side effects should be considered dangerous and include chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, rapid pulse and shortness of breath.
Early overdosing symptoms should not be ignored, because if the dosage turns out to be excessively high, dangerous side effects can occur. These include seizures, stroke, hypertension and coma.
Levothroid also can increase symptoms of Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.
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What is the drug levothroid used for?
Levothroid is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Why do i take levothroid?
Because your doctor prescribed it? Levothroid is for treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
What is the difference between Levothyroxine and levothroid?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, commonly used to treat hypothyroidism. Levothroid is a brand name for levothyroxine. In essence, they are the same medication, with Levothroid being a specific brand that contains levothyroxine as the active ingredient.
What are some thyroid drugs?
A commonly used thyroid hormone is levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid).
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