The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of levothyroxine replacement therapy on biomarkers of oxidative stress (OS) and systemic inflammation in patients with hypothyroidism.

Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is an oral medication used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It's a lab-made version ...

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism, resulting ...

The thyroid hormone replacement prescription drug, levothyroxine sodium (Unithroid) for hypothyroidism in adults and children has been approved for use in the United States by the FDA. The thyroid ...

Hypothyroidism is commonly treated with levothyroxine, with pregnancy increasing levothyroxine requirements in most women treated for hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is often treated with ...

Levothyroxine is a generic drug used to treat hypothyroidism and certain thyroid cancers. It’s also sold under several brand names, including Synthroid. Medicare Part D may cover a levothyroxine ...

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate ...

A commentary in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care advises primary care clinicians on how to manage patients ...

Hypothyroid patients are advised to take oral levothyroxine 30 min before breakfast, to aid its absorption. Bolk and colleagues had observed that some patients' thyroid-hormone profiles improved ...

In fact, hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels), which Synthroid is used to treat, can be harmful during pregnancy. Not having enough thyroid hormone in your body can increase certain risks.

Rarely the thyroid hormone deficiency may recover after a period of time. Treating the disorder is simple. Synthetic T4 (Levothyroxine) is used to replace the lack of natural T4. The synthetic T4 ...