Do not take levothyroxine to lose weight
Take levothyroxine only if it is prescribed for hypothyroidism or another approved thyroid condition
Follow your prescribed dose exactly
Take it on an empty stomach with water
Take it at the same time every day
Wait 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking anything except water
Separate it from calcium, iron, magnesium, antacids, and multivitamins by at least 4 hours
Do not increase the dose on your own
Do not use someone else’s levothyroxine
Do not take extra tablets to speed up weight loss
Talk to your clinician if you are gaining weight despite treatment
Ask your clinician to check your thyroid levels if your symptoms change
Seek medical help if you have chest pain, palpitations, tremors, anxiety, or shortness of breath
Use diet, exercise, sleep, and medical guidance for weight loss instead of thyroid hormone misuse