Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
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An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) is a condition where the thyroid gland in the neck does not make enough thyroid hormone. Common signs are tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain, constipation and low mood, and they usually develop slowly. It is usually treated with levothyroxine tablets, which replace the missing hormone and are usually taken for life, with blood tests to check the dose. See a doctor if you think you may have it, because many of the symptoms have other causes.
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Medicines used for Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Levothyroxine
- Thyronorm 50 · 50 mcg tablet
Sources
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). NHS (UK)
- Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism): treatment. NHS (UK)
- Hypothyroidism. StatPearls, NCBI, US National Library of Medicine
- Levothyroxine: a medicine for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). NHS (UK)