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Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a replacement for a hormone normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Synthroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Synthroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer. Synthroid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Synthroid is supposed to stop you from gaining weight, etc. by supplementing your thyroid. Work with your doctor and don't let it go until you feel better. If that doesn't work, find a different doctor. Having said that, remember Synthroid takes a while to work itself into the body.ynthroid is a t4 only thyroid replacment hormone. On it your Free T3 can get very low. There are other thyroid hormone meds. Many doctors will use scare tactics to keep you from insisting on a differnt meds.