Dextrothyroxine Benefits & Uses

Dextrothyroxine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Dextrothyroxine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Dextrothyroxine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextrothyroxine is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Excessive sweating
Chest Discomfort
Irregular heartbeat
Chest Pain

Moderate

Insomnia
Tremor
Weight Loss

Mild

Nervousness
Diarrhoea
Hair Loss
Skin Rash
Headache

Dextrothyroxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dextrothyroxine safe for pregnant women?

Dextrothyroxine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Dextrothyroxine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Dextrothyroxine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Kidneys?

Dextrothyroxine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dextrothyroxine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Heart?

Dextrothyroxine may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dextrothyroxine with Other Drugs

Dextrothyroxine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Dextrothyroxine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextrothyroxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dextrothyroxine

Is this Dextrothyroxine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dextrothyroxine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dextrothyroxine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Dextrothyroxine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Dextrothyroxine for mental disorders.

No

Dextrothyroxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dextrothyroxine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dextrothyroxine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextrothyroxine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dextrothyroxine with alcohol.

Unknown