Matching articles for "hypothyroidism"
Drugs for Hypothyroidism
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 20, 2023; (Issue 1670)
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of
Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis, thyroidectomy,
or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of
hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid
hormone is...
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of
Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis, thyroidectomy,
or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of
hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid
hormone is usually lifelong. Levothyroxine (LT4;
synthetic thyroxine; Synthroid, and others) is the drug
of choice.1
Addendum: Timing of Levothyroxine
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 1, 2016; (Issue 1487)
In our October 26, 2015 article on drugs for hypothyroidism (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2015; 57:147), we said that levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water 30-60 minutes (60 is...
In our October 26, 2015 article on drugs for hypothyroidism (Med Lett Drugs Ther 2015; 57:147), we said that levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water 30-60 minutes (60 is preferable) before breakfast. We should have added that taking the drug consistently at bedtime, at least 3 hours after the last meal, is an alternative that some patients may find more convenient.
Drugs for Hypothyroidism
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 26, 2015; (Issue 1480)
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy, or radioactive
iodine therapy. Treatment of hypothyroidism with
replacement doses of thyroid hormone is...
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy, or radioactive
iodine therapy. Treatment of hypothyroidism with
replacement doses of thyroid hormone is usually
lifelong. Levothyroxine is the drug of choice.
Drugs for Thyroid Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 1, 2009; (Issue 84)
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism, goiter or cancer, or radioactive iodine therapy for...
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism, goiter or cancer, or radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism.
Drugs for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 1, 2006; (Issue 44)
Hypothyroidism is usually the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism or cancer, or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid hormone...
Hypothyroidism is usually the result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism or cancer, or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid hormone is usually lifelong. The drug of choice for thyroid replacement therapy is levothyroxine. Liothyronine and dessicated porcine thyroid are also marketed for this indication.