Levothroid is a synthetic version of the natural hormone thyroxine (T4) and people trying to buy Levothroid online may find it under its active ingredient's name, levothyroxine sodium. This hormone is naturally created in the thyroid and increases the metabolic rate of all the body's cells. In children it is vital for proper growth and development, whereas in adults it helps to maintain proper levels of body temperature, brain function, and other natural processes. Generic Levothroid tablets are usually prescribed with anti-thyroid drugs used to treat hypothyroidism. The anti-thyroid drugs stop the naturally-produced thyroxine (T4), so Levothorid serves as a substitute to maintain the hormone's functions. As a widely prescribed drug, today it is easy to find cheap Levothroid tablets for sale online.

Generally speaking, people suffering from hypothyroidism should never take generic Levothroid tablets without taking the accompanying anti-thyroid medications, as this will likely exacerbate the problem. Similarly, people who are not producing enough corticosteroid hormone should also not use it. This medicine is usually not recommended for patients that have recently had a heart attack or are suffering from other serious heart related problems. The fact that the thyroxine (T4) hormone affects almost all the cells of the body means that it can have a very pronounced effect on the body. It is essential that any person prescribed Levothroid ensure that their local doctor is aware of all other past and present medical conditions.

Most people do not get serious side effects from generic Levothroid tablets and in those cases where there are side effects it is usually the result of having too much thyroxine (T4), so the symptoms are the same as those resulting from hypothyroidism. These symptoms can include chest pain, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, nervousness, headache, insomnia, diarrhea, and fever. People that choose to order Levothroid online should carefully monitor themselves for side effects and immediately report such effects to their local physician. Although this drug will increase the body's metabolism, it is not effective as a weight loss drug and can become extremely dangerous if used in combination with appetite suppressants.

It is usually recommended that generic Levothroid tablets be taken on an empty stomach as this helps absorption of the drug. The exact dosage is unique to each patient depending on many different factors such as the patient's age and other medical conditions. Further, over doses can be extremely dangerous, so it is important to carefully follow a local physician's instructions. Most people taking this drug are required to undergo routine blood tests so that the exact amount of thyroxine (T4) in circulation can be closely monitored. People that buy Levothroid online should understand that the drug can be stored at room temperature, but should be kept in an air tight container.