Compare Synthroid vs Levothyroxine Sodium
Synthroid is the brand name drug for Levothyroxine Sodium.
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium (lee-voe-thye-ROX-een)
Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium (lee-voe-thye-ROX-een)
Brand & Generic Available Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Learn More. | Generic Drug Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Learn More. |
Prices | |
Drug Type | |
| Thyroid Disorders | Thyroid Disorders |
Drug Forms | |
Tablet Blist Pack (100 Tablets) | Tablet Blist Pack (100 Tablets) Blist Pack (1 Tablet) Blist Pack (30 Capsules) |
Dosages | |
25 Mcg Tablet 50 Mcg Tablet 75 Mcg Tablet 88 Mcg Tablet 100 Mcg Tablet 112 Mcg Tablet 125 Mcg Tablet 137 Mcg Tablet 150 Mcg Tablet 175 Mcg Tablet 200 Mcg Tablet 300 Mcg Tablet 50 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 75 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 100 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 125 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 150 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 200 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) | 25 Mcg Tablet 50 Mcg Tablet 75 Mcg Tablet 88 Mcg Tablet 100 Mcg Tablet 112 Mcg Tablet 125 Mcg Tablet 137 Mcg Tablet 150 Mcg Tablet 175 Mcg Tablet 200 Mcg Tablet 300 Mcg Tablet 25 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 50 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 75 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 88 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 100 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 112 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 125 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 137 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 150 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 175 Mcg Blist Pack (100 Tablets) 25 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 50 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 75 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 88 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 100 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 112 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 125 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 137 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 150 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 175 Mcg Blist Pack (1 Tablet) 13 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 25 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 50 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 75 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 88 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 100 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 112 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 125 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 137 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 150 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 175 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) 200 Mcg Blist Pack (30 Capsules) |
Alternatives | |
| Levothyroxine SodiumLevoxylUnithroidLevo-T | SynthroidLevoxylUnithroidLevo-T |
Other Uses | |
| There are no other uses for Synthroid listed. | There are no other uses for Levothyroxine Sodium listed. |
Warnings | |
This medication should not be used for weight loss. Normal doses of this medication will not work for weight loss, and large doses of this medication may cause serious, possibly fatal side effects, especially when taken with diet pills. | This medication should not be used for weight loss. Normal doses of this medication will not work for weight loss, and large doses of this medication may cause serious, possibly fatal side effects, especially when taken with diet pills. |
Side Effects | |
See also Precautions section. Hair loss may occur during the first few months of treatment. This effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to this medication. If this effect lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious effects of high thyroid hormone levels, including: increased sweating, sensitivity to heat, mental/mood changes (such as nervousness, mood swings), tiredness, diarrhea, shaking (tremor), headache, shortness of breath, bone pain, easily broken bones. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious effects of high thyroid hormone levels, including: chest pain, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, swelling hands/ankles/feet, seizures. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. | See also Precautions section. Hair loss may occur during the first few months of treatment. This effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to this medication. If this effect lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious effects of high thyroid hormone levels, including: increased sweating, sensitivity to heat, mental/mood changes (such as nervousness, mood swings), tiredness, diarrhea, shaking (tremor), headache, shortness of breath, bone pain, easily broken bones. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious effects of high thyroid hormone levels, including: chest pain, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, swelling hands/ankles/feet, seizures. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |
