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What medication would be prescribed for longstanding hypothyroidism?
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∙ 9y ago
The medication that is most commonly prescribed for those living with hypothyroidism is a single daily dose of levothyroxine, given as a tablet. Levothyroxine comes in 12 different tablet strengths and it is a prescription that is prescribed by a doctor.
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∙ 11y agoArticles and resources on hypothyroidism causes, <a href='http://www.hypothyroidismcenter.com/hypothyroidism-treatments/'>hypothyroid treatments</a>, natural treatments, special womens concerns and hypothroidism friendly diets.
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∙ 12y agoTreatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). Synthetic thyroid medications contain thyroxine only, and the triiodothyronine your body needs is derived from the thyroxine.
Natural extracts containing thyroid hormone derived from the thyroid glands of pigs are available (Armour thyroid). These products contain both thyroxine and triiodothyronine.
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∙ 15y agoHypothyroidism is treated with levothyroxine. The exact dose depends on the individuals needs.
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