You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of thyroid hormone.
Uses:
Tablet, Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often
Take your medicine at the same time every day.
Take the medicine on an empty stomach.
If a dose is missed:
Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you missed a dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
If you are taking cholestyramine (Questran®), take it either 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take levothyroxine.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
