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Levoxyl is a thyroid agent.nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Thyroid drug

Brands

Synthroid

Generic Drug

Thyroxine

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Increased appetite
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Tremor
Alopecia
Nervousness
Hair loss
Cramping abdominal pain
Excessive sweating
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Heat intolerance
Heart palpitations
Unintentional weight loss
Shaking hands or tremor
Heat sensitivity

Serious

Angina

Treats

Hypothyroidism (adult)
Condition

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Anything I can take OTC for levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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Please describe the medication: Levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 62-year old female asked:

Been on levoxyl (thyroxine) 50mcg. for 12 yrs. levoxyl (thyroxine) was recalled and now have to switch to Synthroid. Am concerned, are they the same? would take brand name (generic name)

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A 24-year old female asked:

What are side effects of too much Levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 53-year old female asked:

I am on Levoxyl (thyroxine) .112 and becuse of the recall have to go to synthroid .112..which would you normally recommend for your patient and why?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have hoshimotos. I take levoxyl (thyroxine) 50mcg and my levels are normal but I still feel horrible. I've been taking levoxyl (thyroxine) for almost a year.

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A female asked:

Your opinion is greatly appreciated... Basically...I feel like *#^@ almost all of the time. I know I have hypothyroid disease and regardless of the specialist I am referred to, they all say my levels are fine regardless for the dosage of levoxyl (thyroxi

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A 40-year old asked:

Is one of the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) insomnia?

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A member asked about a 17-year old female:

Is it safe to take adderall while also taking Levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can the wrong dosage and generic brand of levoxyl (thyroxine) cause irregular cycles?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Skin getting very dry after switch from levoxyl (thyroxine) to synthroid, same dosage? moisturizers do not improve situation. Suggestions or thoughts?

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) hormone?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it normal to experience a sweet taste in the mouth while taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 47-year old male asked:

Is a natural hormone like "Armour" better to use than sythetics like Levoxyl (thyroxine) or Synthroid?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can thyroid medication for hypothyroid (levoxyl) cause eyes to swell or hurt?

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A 40-year old asked:

Been getting dizzy ever since I switched from levoxyl (thyroxine) 88mcg to armour 60.? Why?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is it safe to take Levoxyl (thyroxine) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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A 33-year old asked:

What is a better medicine to drink alcohol on with hypothyroidism, levoxyl (thyroxine) or armor ?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Pls see prev. question..am on 112mcg Levoxyl (thyroxine). Poss. cause TgAB to increase 140% 2 mo. after TT due to pap. carc.? Other enlrg. nodes in chest & neck.

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A member asked:

How can I speed up my metabolism when I don't have a thyroid? Do I have a metabolism? I'm taking armour thyroid and levoxyl (thyroxine). I'm eating right and walking everday but I can't seem to lose weight.

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A 45-year old asked:

Should I take weight loss supplements with the drug levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it safe to take doxycycline while on levoxyl (thyroxine) (thyroid medication) ?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can you have both underlying adrenal insufficiency and thyroid disease, while treated with levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 43-year old female asked:

I was diagnosed as having Grave's Disease in April of 2012. I received the radioactive iodine therapy on May 25th this year. My thyroid is under active now so I started taking Levoxyl (thyroxine) 100 mcg on August 30th and I am still feeling extremely ti

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A 37-year old asked:

Can I take apple cider vinegar as a cold remedy when I take Metropolol 50 mg and Levoxyl (thyroxine) 75mcg ?

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A 32-year old male asked:

My wife's breast milk production has greatly reduced after her levoxyl (thyroxine) been readjusted to 50 from 75. Is it possible coz nothing else has changed.?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Have no thyroid - can I produce more of my metabolism without more medications Had thyroid cancer that went into the lymphs. Entire thyroid removed plus some lymph nodes. Taking Levoxyl (thyroxine) 112 mcg as a replacement. Can my body ever produce more

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can switching thyroid brands levoxyl, (thyroxine) synthroid armour and to synthroid cause hair loss???

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A 42-year old asked:

I sent in a question earlier about being on levoxyl (thyroxine) 200mcg. extreme tiredness and foggy head. also taking verapamil 80mg bid for side effects for verapamil that are serious are extreme fatigue and lack of energy. could it be this or something

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A 40-year old female asked:

Low WBC, RBC, LY#, Iron, Free T3, and High TSH? On Levoxyl (thyroxine) 137mcg, TT in Dec due to pap. carc. what could blood work indicate? No RAI uptake scan.

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