THYROLAR-1/4

Drug Name: THYROLAR-1/4

THYROLAR-1/4 DESCRIPTION:
LIOTRIX - ORAL (LYE-oh-tricks)

COMMON THYROLAR-1/4 BRAND NAME(S):
Thyrolar

THYROLAR-1/4 SIDE EFFECTS:
Symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold or dry, brittle hair that tends to fall out easily. These symptoms should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, increased pulse rate, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea or weight loss while taking THYROLAR-1/4. The dose of the medication may need to be adjusted. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE THYROLAR-1/4:
THYROLAR-1/4: Take THYROLAR-1/4 on an empty stomach. It is usually taken as a single daily dose before breakfast. Do not stop taking THYROLAR-1/4 unless consulting with your doctor. Replacement therapy is usually taken for life. Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor the effectiveness of THYROLAR-1/4.

THYROLAR-1/4 WARNING:
THYROLAR-1/4 must not be used to treat obesity because serious, even life-threatening, effects could occur. Excessive levels of thyroid hormone can cause irregular heartbeats, nervousness, weight loss, and insomnia.

THYROLAR-1/4 USES:
Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed when not enough thyroid hormone is being secreted from the thyroid gland.

THYROLAR-1/4 PRECAUTIONS:
Before using THYROLAR-1/4, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of any heart problems, diabetes, adrenal gland problems or of any allergies, including drug allergies. Avoid using thyroid drugs for weight control. Current information shows that THYROLAR-1/4 may be used during pregnancy. Small amounts of THYROLAR-1/4 are excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

THYROLAR-1/4 DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of warfarin, drugs that may increase heart rate or blood pressure such as decongestants or caffeine, (decongestants may be found in in over-the-counter cough-and-cold medicines), estrogen products (including estrogen-containing birth control pills), digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol or medicine used to treat diabetes because your dose may need to be changed. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

THYROLAR-1/4 OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nervousness, fast heart rate, diarrhea, stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.

THYROLAR-1/4 NOTES:
Do not share THYROLAR-1/4 with others.

MISSED THYROLAR-1/4 DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in a row.

THYROLAR-1/4 STORAGE:
Refrigerate between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C), away from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed.