Levothyroxine and alcohol Interaction

Levothyroxine and Alcohol

Levothyroxine is the generic name of this drug sold under the brand names of Levothroid, Levoxyl,ynthroid, Tirosint and Unithroid. It is used as a replacement for a hormone that is to be produced by your thyroid gland to control your body’s energy and metabolism and is used when the body does not produce this hormone itself.

It is also used to treat hypothyroidism which is low thyroid hormone and is used to prevent enlarged thyroid gland known as goiter. This may be caused by hormone imbalance, radiation treatment, surgery or cancer.

It is suggested that you discuss the consumption of alcohol with your physician as only moderate consumption of alcohol may be advised.







Before using Levpthyroxine advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have heart disease, coronary artery disease, anemia, diabetes, problems with pituitary or adrenal glands or a history of blood clots.

Side Effects

Less serious side effects headache, sleep problems, nervous or irritable, fever, hot flashes, sweating, changes in your menstrual periods, appetite changes or weight gains. If these occur call your physician for advice.

Serious side effects are severe allergic reaction such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. If these occur get emergency medical help.


Levothyroxine and Alcohol

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