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Levothyroxine Treatment Report

Brand Names: Synthroid
See also: Thyroid Hormone

What is Levothyroxine? Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the human hormone thyroxine. The drug is used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), which can lead to weight gain, depression, and pain.

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Reasons taken

5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Levothyroxine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) 1 20%
Thyroid Problem 1 20%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Levothyroxine.

  88 mcg (0.088 mg) daily 125 mcg (0.125 mg) daily 137 mcg (0.137 mg) daily 200 mcg (0.2 mg) daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Levothyroxine or how long patients were taking Levothyroxine before stopping.

Currently Taking Levothyroxine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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0
0
1
1
3

Report created on November 08, 2009.