Compare Levoxyl vs Levothroid

Compare Levoxyl

vs Levothroid

Compare Levoxyl to Levothroid. To make a decision about Levoxyl vs Levothroid, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Levoxyl or Levothroid

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Uses of Levoxyl

Levoxyl is also known by the generic name Levothyroxine

USES:
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 certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer).

This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Uses of Levothroid

Levothroid is also known by the generic name Levothyroxine

USES:
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 certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer).

This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Levoxyl and Levothroid Have 15 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Pseudotumor Cerebri - Benign Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

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Levoxyl Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Levothroid

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Levothroid Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Levoxyl

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Levoxyl and Levothroid Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Female Problems Causing Trouble in Getting Pregnant - Female Infertility is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Levoxyl and Levothroid. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Levoxyl Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Levothroid

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Levothroid Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Levothroid

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Levoxyl and Levothroid Treat 14 Conditions in Common

Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Underactive Thyroid - Hypothyroidism is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

A Progressive Disease of the Thyroid Gland - Hashimoto Thyroiditis is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Cancer of Thyroid - Thyroid Carcinoma is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Myxedema Coma is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothroid.

Levoxyl has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Levoxyl.

Levoxyl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis Crisis - Symptoms arising in Severe Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Crisis is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Levoxyl.

Levothroid has 7 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Levothroid.

Levothroid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Thyrotoxicosis Crisis - Symptoms arising in Severe Thyrotoxicosis Thyroid Crisis is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Levothroid.

Levoxyl - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, confusion, seizures.

Levothroid - Symptoms of overdose may include
fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, confusion, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.