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Thyroid Hormone Medicines for Hypothyroidism
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| levothyroxine (T4) | Levothroid (prescription), Levoxyl (prescription), Synthroid (prescription) |
| liothyronine (T3) | Cytomel (prescription) |
| liotrix (T3 and T4) | Euthroid (prescription), Thyrolar (prescription) |
Thyroid hormones are taken by mouth (orally) except in unusual cases, such as myxedema coma. That condition requires intravenous (IV) medicine. Dosages vary with the person's age and the severity of the disease.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 16, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology | |
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