Compare Levoxyl vs Levothyroxine

Compare Levoxyl

vs Levothyroxine

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

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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 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 Levothyroxine 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 Levothyroxine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Levoxyl and Levothyroxine 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 Levothyroxine. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Levoxyl and Levothyroxine.

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

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

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Levoxyl and Levothyroxine Treat 14 Conditions in Common

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

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

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

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

Myxedema Coma is treated by both Levoxyl and Levothyroxine.

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.

Levothyroxine has 7 Condition Contraindications

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

Levothyroxine Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

Relative Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Levothyroxine.

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

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

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Levothyroxine.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Levothyroxine.

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

Levothyroxine - 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.