liothyronine
Brand names: Liothyronine Sodium
# Consumer Overview of Liothyronine Liothyronine is a medicine that replaces thyroid hormone in your body. Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes hormones to control how fast your body works and how much energy you have. When your thyroid doesn't make enough hormone (a condition called hypothyroidism), you might feel tired, gain weight, or feel cold all the time. Doctors prescribe liothyronine to help your body work the way it should by giving you the thyroid hormone it's missing. When taking liothyronine, it's important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully because the right dose is different for each person. Many other medications can affect how well liothyronine works in your body, so always tell your doctor about all the medicines you're taking. You should not take liothyronine if you have certain heart conditions or if you're allergic to it. Since this medicine affects how your body uses energy, your doctor will need to check on you regularly with blood tests to make sure you're getting the right amount. If you experience a racing heartbeat, chest pain, or unusual sweating, contact your doctor right away.
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE940 reports
- HEADACHE860 reports
- FATIGUE820 reports
- NAUSEA571 reports
- DYSPNOEA550 reports
- PAIN472 reports
- HYPERTENSION461 reports
- WEIGHT INCREASED432 reports
- MALAISE431 reports
- HYPOTHYROIDISM426 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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