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What is Euthyrox
LevothyroxineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryLevothyroxine is a synthetic form of the hormone thyroxine, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, increased heart rate, depression, dry skin, constipation, weight gain, memory problems and sensitivity to cold. Levothyroxine helps to replace the missing hormones and is usually well-tolerated by patients. It is often prescribed in place of desiccated thyroid
Thyrolaris the brand name
Euthyrox Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Thyrolar
Levothyroxine
1969
1177
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Levothyroxine, also known as Thyrolar, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses including Malignant Neoplasms and Hypothyroidism .Malignant Neoplasms
Hypothyroidism
Helps manage Hypothyroidism
euthyroid Goitre
Helps manage euthyroid Goitre
Effectiveness
How Euthyrox Affects PatientsLevothyroxine is a synthetic hormone which can help bring your T4 levels back up to normal if they are too low. It's important to take the right dose of levothyroxine, as too much or too little can lead to negative effects on your health such as affecting your growth, heart rate, bone density, and blood sugar levels. People with heart conditions should start on a lower dose than those without a heart condition. If you have diabetes, you should be monitored closely when starting, changing, or stopping levothyroxine as it may affect your blood sugar levels.
How Euthyrox works in the bodyLevothyroxine is a form of thyroid hormone that helps to replace what the body may be lacking if you have hypothyroidism. When taken, it increases metabolic rate and decreases TSH. It also helps to convert T4 into T3 which has a wide range of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. At low doses, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, while at higher doses it can suppress the immune system. In the fetus and newborn, it helps with growth and development, while in adults it helps regulate brain function, food metabolism, and body temperature. Symptoms of thyroid deficiency that levothyroxine can relieve include slow
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Euthyrox depends on the determined condition, such as Comatose, Edematous Fibrosclerotic Panniculopathy (Cellulite) and Adiposity. The measure is reliant upon the administration approach enumerated in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Hypothyroidism
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Malignant Neoplasms
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Comatose
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
euthyroid Goitre
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Adiposity
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Cellulite
, 0.025 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.075 mg, 0.088 mg, 0.1 mg, 0.112 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.175 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.137 mg, 0.038 mg, 0.019 mg, 0.057 mg, 0.038 mCi, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 0.0095 mg, 0.013 mg, 0.076 mg, 0.0125 mg, 0.114 mg, 0.15 mg/mL, 0.137 mg/mL, 0.175 mg/mL, 0.112 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.088 mg/mL, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.013 mg/mL, 0.04 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mL, 0.0625 mg/mL, 0.044 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Tablet - Topical, Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Warnings
Euthyrox ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Heart Attack
Do Not Combine
untreated subclinical or overt thryrotoxicosis
Do Not Combine
Adrenal gland hypofunction
Do Not Combine
Common Euthyrox Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be decreased when it is combined with Levothyroxine.
Bendamustine
Major
The serum concentration of Bendamustine can be decreased when it is combined with Levothyroxine.
Berotralstat
Major
The serum concentration of Berotralstat can be decreased when it is combined with Levothyroxine.
Binimetinib
Major
The serum concentration of Binimetinib can be decreased when it is combined with Levothyroxine.
Bortezomib
Major
The serum concentration of Bortezomib can be decreased when it is combined with Levothyroxine.
Euthyrox Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest toxic dose of this drug in rats is 20mg/kg when taken orally. This can cause a condition similar to natural thyrotoxicosis. Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis include weight loss, increased appetite, palpitations, anxiety, diarrhea, cramps, sweating, rapid heartbeat, increased pulse and blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, trembling, sleeplessness, intolerance to heat, fever, and changes in menstrual cycle.
Euthyrox Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Euthyrox?
Fifteen active clinical trials are being conducted to investigate the potential of Euthyrox in curbing Edematous Fibrosclerotic Panniculopathy (Cellulite), Hypothyroidism and Coma.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Cellulite
0 Actively Recruiting
Comatose
0 Actively Recruiting
euthyroid Goitre
0 Actively Recruiting
Malignant Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Adiposity
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Hypothyroidism
7 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2
Euthyrox Reviews: What are patients saying about Euthyrox?
5Patient Review
5/11/2022 I really appreciate that this brand works for me because I haven't had luck with others in the past. The 75microgram dosage is perfect for me and I have zero side effects, which is amazing. The only downside is that I have to take two pills each morning because they don't make a pill in my exact dosage, so it's a little more expensive than it could be. But overall, this medication has been a lifesaver!
3.7Patient Review
9/7/2022 This acts as a buffer and it's been working well for me, as long as I'm mindful of my diet. I don't have diabetes, just Hashimoto's. I wonder if the formula has changed in the last few months though. My diet hasn't changed, but I have been losing a couple extra pounds each month.
2Patient Review
4/6/2022 I experienced a whole host of negative side effects while taking this medication, including low thyroid levels, heart palpitations, extreme hair loss, fatigue, facial skin rash, low grade fevers, feeling cold, and histamine issues.
2Patient Review
6/4/2022 Walmart switched the brand of my medication to Euthyrox, and after taking it for several months at the same dosage, all of my previous symptoms returned and my TSH level skyrocketed. I would recommend avoiding this brand.
2Patient Review
7/2/2021 I started taking this medication about a year ago when Walmart swapped my previous prescription to this without letting me know. I initially questioned the change but was told it was no big deal, that this drug was just as effective. However, since being on this medication I've gained a lot of weight and felt constantly bloated. I stopped taking it recently and switched back to my old meds, and already feel so much better.
1.7Patient Review
6/22/2021 Every time my pharmacy changes my synthroid to euthyrox, my hormone levels get thrown off and I have to up my dosage. I do best on synthroid, and am okay on levothyroxine, but within weeks of going on euthyrox black circles form under my eyes, Insomnia, brain fog, extreme exhaustion, and weight gain occur. It may work for some people however every time my pharmacy has switched me it has done nothing but damage to my body.
1.7Patient Review
6/9/20211.3Patient Review
9/6/2021 I felt awful while taking this medication. I had increased sweating, bad body odor, vision problems, and headaches. I was only on the medication for 5 weeks before I stopped taking it due to the side effects.
1.3Patient Review
10/12/2021 I had a really negative reaction to this medication. Within four months of taking it, every joint in my body started hurting badly. It was hard for me to function at work or even stay awake. I don't know why this medicine didn't work for me the way it's supposed to, but I'm glad I talked to my doctor and got switched back to the old levothyroxine.
1.3Patient Review
10/26/2021 The Walmart pharmacy switched to this brand of levothyroxine, and within a few weeks my thyroid levels had dropped so low that my doctor had to increase the dosage. This didn't help much until I requested to be switched back to a different brand.
1Patient Review
1/5/2022 I was changed to Euthyrox by Walmart pharmacy, and ended up in the ER as a result of critically low thyroid levels. This caused weight gain, insomnia, headaches, and more. I'm disgusted that they would make a deal with the drug company without caring about the consequences. We need to get this drug off the market and hold them accountable for their actions.
1Patient Review
11/5/2021 The new, improved version of this drug that is made in Germany does not work well for me. I felt exhausted, my appetite decreased, and my digestion was not working properly.
1Patient Review
4/14/2022 I was much better off on the old formula of this drug. The new one has caused so many problems like hair loss and infertility. It also makes me nauseous and my stomach burns. I feel it burning all the way down when I swallow it. How can pharmacists do this to people ?!?!?
1Patient Review
1/29/2022 I had a really terrible experience with this medication. I was substituted by my Wal-Mart pharmacy and after six weeks, I felt like I was going crazy. Brain fog, no concentration, and it even strangely affected my prostate. But as soon as I went back to Levothyroxrine, I felt normal again within two days.
Patient Q&A Section about euthyrox
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is Euthyrox used for?
"This medication is also used to treat certain types of goiters (enlarged thyroid gland).
Levothyroxine is a medication doctors prescribe to treat an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone levels can happen naturally, or they can result from damage to the thyroid gland from radiation or surgery. In addition to treating hypothyroidism, levothyroxine is also prescribed to people with goiters. A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland."
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Does Euthyrox make you gain weight?
"This medication will not affect your weight once your thyroid levels are normal again. Euthyrox has a narrow therapeutic index, meaning that there is a fine line between taking too much or having too little."
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What are side effects of Euthyrox?
", skin rash, itching;, constant feeling of sadness or depression;
The person experiences the following: chest pain, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, headache, leg cramps, muscle pain or weakness, tremors, feeling nervous or irritable, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, feeling hot, weight loss, changes in menstrual periods, skin rash, itching, constant feeling of sadness or depression."
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Is Euthyrox the same as levothyroxine?
"Euthyrox is a medication used to treat an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. This medication is available in the form of an oral tablet. The generic version of this drug is levothyroxine."
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