The more you know about Synthroid—from making sure you get what your doctor prescribed at the pharmacy to taking it the right way—the better prepared you are to manage your hypothyroidism. Test your knowledge by taking the short quiz below.
Question 1 of 6
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Synthroid should be taken alone, with water ONLY, on an empty stomach 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast.
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Synthroid should be taken alone, with water ONLY, on an empty stomach 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast.
Question 2 of 6
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Foods containing soy and cottonseed meal can make Synthroid less effective. Walnuts, grapefruit juice, and dietary fiber can also affect the absorption of Synthroid. If you eat any of these on a regular basis, let your doctor know. Your dose of Synthroid may need to be adjusted.
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Foods containing soy and cottonseed meal can make Synthroid less effective. Walnuts, grapefruit juice, and dietary fiber can also affect the absorption of Synthroid. If you eat any of these on a regular basis, let your doctor know. Your dose of Synthroid may need to be adjusted.
Question 3 of 6
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The FDA has determined that certain levothyroxine products are interchangeable and can be switched at the pharmacy. So, if your doctor hasn’t noted his or her preference for brand name “Synthroid” on your prescription, you could get switched. In fact, 1 in 3 people who think they’re taking Synthroid aren’t. Remind your doctor to let your pharmacy know there should be no substitutions.
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The FDA has determined that certain levothyroxine products are interchangeable and can be switched at the pharmacy. So, if your doctor hasn’t noted his or her preference for brand name “Synthroid” on your prescription, you could get switched. In fact, 1 in 3 people who think they’re taking Synthroid aren’t. Remind your doctor to let your pharmacy know there should be no substitutions.
Question 4 of 6
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Remember, if your pill doesn’t say “SYNTHROID,” it’s not Synthroid. Look for the embossed name on your pill at every refill to make sure you’re getting Synthroid as your doctor prescribed.
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Remember, if your pill doesn’t say “SYNTHROID,” it’s not Synthroid. Look for the embossed name on your pill at every refill to make sure you’re getting Synthroid as your doctor prescribed.
Question 5 of 6
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Certain supplements can affect the way hypothyroidism treatments work. To avoid this, take Synthroid 4 hours before or after taking these supplements: iron supplements or multivitamins with iron, calcium supplements or multivitamins with calcium, and antacids.
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Certain supplements can affect the way hypothyroidism treatments work. To avoid this, take Synthroid 4 hours before or after taking these supplements: iron supplements or multivitamins with iron, calcium supplements or multivitamins with calcium, and antacids.
Question 6 of 6
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Hypothyroidism is generally a lifelong condition, and hypothyroid medication, like Synthroid, is to be taken for life.
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Hypothyroidism is generally a lifelong condition, and hypothyroid medication, like Synthroid, is to be taken for life.
SYNTHROID® (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, for oral use is a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism in adults and children, including infants. It is meant to replace a hormone that is usually made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life. SYNTHROID should not be used to treat noncancerous growths or enlargement of the thyroid in patients with normal iodine levels, or in cases of temporary hypothyroidism caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis).
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