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Drugs for Hypothyroidism
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Feb 20, 2023 (Issue 1670)
doses of thyroid
hormone is usually lifelong. Levothyroxine (LT4;
synthetic thyroxine; Synthroid ...
Primary hypothyroidism is usually the result of
Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis, thyroidectomy,
or radioactive iodine therapy. Treatment of
hypothyroidism with replacement doses of thyroid
hormone is usually lifelong. Levothyroxine (LT4;
synthetic thyroxine; Synthroid, and others) is the drug
of choice.1
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2023 Feb 20;65(1670):25-9 doi:10.58347/tml.2023.1670a | Show Introduction Hide Introduction
Comparison Table: Some FDA-Approved Drugs for Weight Management (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 30, 2022 (Issue 1651)
at bedtime
▶ Levothyroxine should be taken 4 hours before or
after taking orlistat
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Opioid ...
View the Comparison Table: Some FDA-Approved Drugs for Weight Management
Drugs for GERD and Peptic Ulcer Disease
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Apr 04, 2022 (Issue 1647)
fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, and levothyroxine;
administration should be separated by at least 2
hours. See ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most
common GI condition encountered in the outpatient
setting; it affects about 20% of people in the US.
Drugs and Devices for Weight Management
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 30, 2022 (Issue 1651)
a multivitamin supplement
containing fat-soluble vitamins daily at bedtime.7
Patients taking levothyroxine ...
Adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 25
and 29.9 kg/m2 are considered overweight. Those
with a BMI ≥30 are considered obese. The initial
recommendation for any weight loss effort is to
achieve a 5-10% reduction in weight, which has been
associated with a reduction in the risk of developing
type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Diet,
exercise, and behavior modification are the preferred
methods for losing weight, but long-term weight
maintenance can be difficult. Several drugs and
devices are FDA-approved for weight reduction and
maintenance of weight...