Synthroid(Levoxyl) replaces the thyroid hormone normally
produced by the body. The deficiency may be due to
damage to the thyroid gland by surgery, radiation, or
drugs, or it may be due to partial or total absence of
the thyroid gland.
Possible
Side Effects
Side effects are
rare and are usually related to overdosing
including:
Chest pain.
Fast heart beat.
Rapid pulse.
Sweating.
Nervousness.
More
Drug Information
For
more drug information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or
health care provider.
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