Levothyroxine

Question 1

Levothyroxine

A -

Answer 1

A hormone called thyroxine is produced by a gland that sits in your neck called the thyroid. In those with low functioning thyroid, there is a reduced amount of thyroxine being produced and thus Levothyroxine helps replenish the low amounts

Question 2

Levothyroxine

T H

Answer 2

OD before breakfast thats lifelong

Question 3

Levothyroxine

E -

Answer 3

Severeal weeks

Question 4

Levothyroxine

T -

Answer 4

TFT after 3 weeks
TFT every 3 months which will become an annual test

Question 5

Levothyroxine

I -

Answer 5

If theres too much in your system => Too hot, loss of weight, tremor

If theres too little in your system => V.cold, gain weight, constipation

Question 6

Levothyroxine

Important side effect (1)

Answer 6

Changes to the way your heart is beating please seek medical help