Levothyroxine (Euthyrox, Merck)

Synonyms: Eltroxin

Levothyroxine is a man-made version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4) that is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body. In adults, thyroid hormone helps to maintain brain function, food metabolism, and body temperature, among other effects.

Package	Price	Per Pill	Savings	Order
Levothyroxine (Euthyrox, Merck) 50 mcg
30 pills x 50 mcg	$45	$1.5 per pill
60 pills x 50 mcg	$87.75	$1.46 per pill	$2.25
90 pills x 50 mcg	$128.25	$1.43 per pill	$6.75
120 pills x 50 mcg	$166.5	$1.39 per pill	$13.5

Package	Price	Per Pill	Savings	Order
Levothyroxine (Euthyrox, Merck) 100 mcg
30 pills x 100 mcg	$67.5	$2.25 per pill
60 pills x 100 mcg	$131.63	$2.19 per pill	$3.37
90 pills x 100 mcg	$192.38	$2.14 per pill	$10.12
120 pills x 100 mcg	$249.75	$2.08 per pill	$20.25

Indications:

Levothyroxine is used for replacement or supplemental therapy for congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. It is also use in the treatment or prevention of various types of euthyroid goiters.

How to take:

Take Levothyroxine as directed by the doctor. Starting doses and dose changes may differ with individual patients based upon age, the presence of cardiovascular disease, the development of tolerance, side effects to the medication, and blood levels of thyroid hormone. It may take one to three weeks after initiating therapy with levothyroxine or changing the dose before effects are seen. The goal of replacement therapy is to maintain a normal blood thyroxine level. For more detailed information please see label and please consult specialist. Do not take more Levothyroxine than is indicated at the label without consulting a doctor.

Precautions:

Levothyroxine therapy is usually well-tolerated. If symptoms occur, often they are due to toxic levels of thyroid hormone and the symptoms are those of hyperthyroidism. Symptoms may include all or some of the following: chest pain, increased heart rate or pulse rate, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, nervousness, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, or fever. Women may experience irregular menstrual cycles.