Synthroid T4 25 mcg (Levothyroxine): results, dosages and side effects

Synthroid T4 is an oral drug containing active substance Levothyroxine Sodium which is a synthetic (man-made) version of the principle thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4) that is made and released by the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormone increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body. It helps to maintain brain function, food metabolism, and body temperature, among other effects. Generic Synthroid is particularly popular during the pre-contest dieting phase for those involved in competitive bodybuilding. Synthroid T4 comes in boxes, each unit containing 100 pills (25 mcg/pill).

Synthroid can alleviate the problem of calories and thyroid activity reduction by supplying the body with an exogenous form of thyroid hormones and thus restarting the whole fat burning process. Synthroid and other similar supplements is usually the last thing added to a pre contest diet since it is the loss of stubborn body fat and not the loss of lean tissue is the primal goal. This medication also has the possibility to increase the protein intake as to assure against muscle wasting. Synthroid also regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, a fact that leads to an increase in protein synthesis and general energy levels.

Synthroid is eliminated slowly from the body and has a half-life of approximately 7 days. This drug should be taken on an empty stomach, about an hour before the meal, in dosages of around 125 mcg per day and increased slowly to 200-400 mcg a day over the following period. When a dose is missed it should be taken as soon as possible. However if it is the time for the next dose, persons has to skip the missed dose and not double it. It is also important to know that Synthroid should not be taken for more than 5 weeks. After doing a cycle of this drug, it is important to wait at least 8 weeks before doing it again to allow thyroid functioning return to normal. Levothyroxine is often alternated with Clenbuterol in order to maintain a fat burning environment in the body.

People that had a heart attack, a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or an adrenal gland problem that is not controlled by treatment should not regularly use Synthroid. The main side effects that may occur while using the drug are allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Synthroid T4 may also have adverse side effects like: palpitations, nervousness, headache, difficulty sleeping and insomnia, swelling of the legs and ankles, weight loss and/or increased appetite.