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It is not technically classified as a stimulant such as the amphetamines.
It can, however, have many similar effects, especially in high doses.
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The active ingredient in synthroid?
The active ingredient in synthroid - Levothyroxine Source: rx2040. com
Is Synthroid a MAOI?
No. Synthroid is T4 (levothyroxine), one of the thyroid hormones. MAOI drugs are older antidepressants.
Does synthroid have HCG in it?
can levothyroxine produce hcg hormone or give a false positive pregnancy result
What are some thyroid drugs?
A commonly used thyroid hormone is levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid).
What are the symptoms of synthroid with drawl?
If you have been taking synthroid for years . You are in the process of switching doctors and have ran out of meds. What am I to expect? What will be the affects of being without Synthroid for days?
Is levothyroxine 0.1mg the same as levothyroxine 100mcg?
The abbreviation "mcg" stands for MICROGRAM which is 1,000,000th of a gram. The abbreviation "mg" stands for MILLIGRAM which is 1000th of a gram. Therefore, moving the decimal accordingly, 50mcg does equal 0.05mg.
Can you take a b complex vitamin with synthroid?
Yes, however, Synthroid (levothyroxine) is usually recommended to be taken alone and without food so you should take the vitamin several hours after the Synthroid. If you already take Synthroid at the same time as other medicines or food it would be okay to take at the same time then.
What is the difference between Armour Thyroid and Levothyroxine?
Levothroid and Synthroid are both T4 replacement for hypothryoidism. While prescribed for the same use, with the same dosage, if you follow any blogs on the subject you'll see they aren't exactly the same. "It's in the fillers."
What is the active ingredient in the prescription drug zithromax?
What is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Synthroid? Levothyroxine
Does synthroid contain iodine?
Yes, if Synthroid contains Levothyroxine (3,5,3',5'-Tetraiodo-L-thyronine) then there is 4 Iodine atoms per molecule (..Tetraiodo..) in it![You should ask your chemist for confirmation]Wrong answer: No.Levothyroxine (ingredient in Synthroid, Levoxyl, etc...) is T4 which your body would make on its own from iodine and tyrosine if your thyroid were functioning properly. You would most likely not need to supplement with iodine since your body is not making its own thyroid hormone, but relys on T4 from Synthroid.
Who invented Synthroid thyroid medicine?
Synthroid is currently manufactured by Abbott Laboratories but was originally isolated by Mayo Clinic. Currently there are generic products on the market that are made by various manufacturers as well
How does levothyroxine affect blood sugar levels?
The manufacturer warns diabetics that synthroid can affect glucose levels, but it fails to tell patients WHAT synthroid does. In my case, I'm pre-diabetic, and going on synthroid jumped my fasting glucose readings up by about 10 points.
