How Should I Take Generic Synthroid?
A patient should ideally consume this medicine on empty stomach early morning. Preferably, the medicine should be consumed thirty minutes before a meal.
This drug dissolves quickly within the mouth, and may cause gagging in the throat. To avoid this choking, a patient must intake Synthroid along with a glass of water (8 ounces).
Generic Synthroid takes time to release its effect. Therefore a patient should be particular about the course of Synthroid.
What Should I Tell My Doctor Before Taking Generic Synthroid?
Under some specific health conditions, a patient should avoid this medication. The health conditions may be like:
- Heart disorder
- Cardiovascular disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Problem with adrenal or pituitary glands
What Should I Watch For When Using This Medicine?
Generic Synthroid must be taken punctually. If a dose is missed somehow, the patient should not intake another dose randomly.
Overdose of this drug may lead to some specific health conditions. These are:
- Pounding heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Confusion
- Vomiting
- Leg cramps
- Diarrhea
- Tremor etc
Drug Interactions
The following drugs could have negative interactional effects with Generic Synthroid:
- Amiodarone
- Lithium
- Antidepressants
Some other drugs might reduce the effect of the medicine if consumed simultaneously. A patient should keep at least four hours gap between consuming this drug and the following drugs:
- Sucralfate ( Carafate)
- Antacids containing aluminum
- Ferrous sulfate iron supplement
- Cholesterol lowering drugs such as Cholestyramine
- Calcium carbonate
Side Effects.
The drug may lead to allergic reactions. A patient must seek for medical advice following any of the side effects of Synthroid.
- Headache
- Insomnia or other sleep problems
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Nervousness or feeling of irritability
- Fever
- Convulsions
- Change of appetite
- Change of weight
- Mild hair loss
Storage.
Store Generic Synthroid in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight. Keep the medicines intact without unwrapping.
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