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Synthroid |
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- Description - |
Synthroid, a synthetic thyroid hormone available in tablet or injectable form, may be given inany of the following cases:
If your own thyroid gland is not making enough hormone;
If you have an enlarged thyroid (a goiter) or are at risk for developing a goiter;
If you need a "suppression test" to determine whether your thyroid gland is making too muchhormone;
If you have certain cancers of the thyroid;
If your thyroid production is low due to surgery, radiation,certain drugs, or disease of the pituitary gland or hypothalamusin the brain. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abdominal cramps,changes in appetite,change in menstrual periods,chest pain,diarrhea,fever,headache,heat intolerance,increased heart rate,irregular heartbeat,irritability,leg cramps,nausea,nervousness,palpitations,shortness of breath,sleeplessness,sweating,tremors,vomiting,weight loss |
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- Manufacturer - |
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Abbott Pharmaceutical |
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1 Abbott Park Road |
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Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500 |
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USA |
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