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Causes some weight loss. According to the American Thyroid Association, when this medication is started, you may lose up to 10% of your weight. This weight is mainly water weight, since being hypothyroid makes you retain water. Continue readingWhat can I eat for breakfast after taking levothyroxine? Most foods are considered fine to eat for breakfast as long as they are eaten 30 to 60 minutes after taking levothyroxine. Levothyroxine should be taken once a day on an empty stomach in the morning. Continue readingCan I take other medications with levothyroxine? Levothyroxine is known to interact with many other medications (called a drug-drug interaction), but there are different kinds of drug-drug interactions. Some interactions require that drugs not be taken at the same time, while other interactions require more frequent laboratory testing or monitoring of your disease symptoms. Continue readingDoes levothyroxine cause hair loss? Yes, levothyroxine, the main treatment for a sluggish thyroid gland, may cause hair loss in addition to other side effects. You may experience partial hair loss in the first few months of treatment, but this often resolves and goes back to normal in a short time. Continue readingHow long after taking levothyroxine can you drink milk? You should avoid drinking milk until at least 4 hours after taking levothyroxine. Dairy products—including milk, cheese and yogurt—contain high calcium levels, which affect how levothyroxine is absorbed into your body. Continue readingHow long does levothyroxine stay in your system? Levothyroxine will stay in your system for around 4 to 6 weeks. It takes longer for people with hypothyroidism to eliminate levothyroxine (closer to 6 weeks) than those with normal thyroid function. Continue readingWhat is the difference between Levoxyl and Synthroid? Levoxyl and Synthroid are brand names for the drug levothyroxine. Both medications contain the same active ingredient, levothyroxine, but they contain different inactive ingredients. Continue readingWhat is the difference between Unithroid and Synthroid? Unithroid and Synthroid are brand names for the drug levothyroxine. Both medications contain the same active ingredient, levothyroxine, but some of their inactive ingredients are different. Continue readingMore FAQHow soon after taking levothyroxine can I take omeprazole?View more FAQFurther informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use levothyroxine only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Medical DisclaimerCopyright 1996-2025 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 18.01.
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