Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC has instructed wholesalers to stop distributing specific products labeled "Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets, USP)," according to an August 9 release.

Levothyroxine is a generic medication prescribed for treating hypothyroidism and specific thyroid cancers. It’s also available under the brand name Synthroid and several others. Medicare Part D ...

A groundbreaking study presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting has revealed troubling findings about levothyroxine, a medication used by approximately 23 million ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Levothyroxine, a common medication ...

Levothyroxine, a cornerstone in treating hypothyroidism, has come under scrutiny as emerging evidence suggests its impact on bone health may be more significant than previously understood ...

Levothyroxine oral tablet is a generic drug prescribed for hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer. It has interactions with some other drugs, certain supplements, and specific foods, including antacids ...

Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, particularly for older people, as lower thyroid function can be associated with aging. Questions remain over how appropriately ...

Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the second-most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the US. It’s consumed by about 7% of the US population.

Findings showed a greater loss of total body bone mass and bone density in levothyroxine users compared with non-users. Treatment with levothyroxine may result in bone loss in older patients ...

The study group included 81 euthyroid levothyroxine users (32 men, 49 women) and 364 non-users (148 men, 216 women), with a median age of 73 and TSH levels of 2.35 at the initial visit.

Levothyroxine sodium capsules are used to treat hypothyroidism. “When it comes to managing hypothyroidism, not all levothyroxine medications are created equal,” said Stephen Beckman ...