Thyroid preparation overdose
...an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient Levothyroxine Liothyronine Liotrix Thyroid Note: This list may not be all-inclusive. Where Found Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid) Liothyronine (Cytomel)...
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Thyroid nodule
...thyroiditis). Pregnant women should not be given this treatment. Women being treated with radioactive iodine should not get pregnant. Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) is a drug that suppress the production of the thyroid hormone T4. A doctor may prescribe levothyroxine to treat non-cancerous...
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Hypothyroidism - secondary
...An MRI of the pituitary may be done to look for a tumor. Treatment The purpose of treatment is to replace the thyroid hormone that is lacking. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. Doctors will prescribe the lowest effective dose that returns thyroid function to normal. Life-long...
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Hypothyroidism - primary
...liver enzymes Increased serum prolactin Low serum sodium Treatment The purpose of treatment is to replace the thyroid hormone that is lacking. Levothyroxine (T4) is the most commonly used medication. However a form of T3 is sometimes used together with thyroxine. A combination of T4 and T3 is...
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Hypothyroidism
...levels Increased liver enzymes Increased prolactin Low sodium Treatment The purpose of treatment is to replace the thyroid hormone that is lacking. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. Doctors will prescribe the lowest dose that effectively relieves symptoms and brings the TSH level...
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See also: Hashimoto's disease, Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal, Myxedema Coma, Thyroid Suppression Test, TSH Suppression, Underactive Thyroid

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