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We've partnered with Paloma Health, a virtual medical practice that treats patients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease through telemedicine. Paloma Health connects patients with an independent, licensed doctor who specializes in the treatment of hypothyroidism and will prescribe UNITHROID if appropriate.
Manage hypothyroidism from the comfort of your home with the convenience of at-home testing and telemedicine.
†As telemedicine regulations vary from state to state, Paloma Health allows you to search for physicians who may practice in your state.
*Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply.
Collect your sample from the comfort of your home on your own schedule with an at-home complete thyroid test kit.‡
Meet with a thyroid doctor via telemedicine for a deep dive on your thyroid health. A fee is associated with the visit and Paloma Health accepts many insurance plans.
If a prescription is ordered, pick it up from your pharmacy or ask Paloma Health if they can deliver it to your home.
Do not use UNITHROID alone or in combination with other drugs for the treatment of obesity or weight loss.
Do not take UNITHROID if you have a problem with your adrenal gland that has not been corrected. Starting thyroid hormone therapy before initiating treatment for adrenal insufficiency may cause a life-threatening condition.
Do not take UNITHROID as the first therapy or additional therapy in a weight control program.
Too much levothyroxine may affect your heart, especially if you are elderly or have cardiovascular disease. When starting UNITHROID, contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have any signs of increased heart rate, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
Too much levothyroxine has been associated with increased bone loss, especially in women after menopause.
Take UNITHROID exactly as prescribed.
Take UNITHROID as a single dose, preferably on an empty stomach, ½ to 1 hour before breakfast with a full glass of water to avoid choking or gagging.
Products such as iron and calcium supplements and antacids can decrease the absorption of levothyroxine, so UNITHROID should be taken 4 hours before or after taking these products.
It may take several weeks before you notice an improvement in symptoms. Once your healthcare provider has found your specific dose of UNITHROID, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your response.
Treatment with thyroid hormone replacement will likely be lifelong.
Before taking UNITHROID, tell your healthcare provider if you:
Talk to your healthcare provider about:
Tell your healthcare provider if you develop any of the following symptoms: rapid or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, muscle spasm, headache, nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, tremors, muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, heat intolerance, changes in menstrual periods, skin rash or any other unusual medical event.
These are not all the possible side effects of UNITHROID. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about your health or medicines, including side effects. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amneal Specialty, a division of Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-877-835-5472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
UNITHROID® (levothyroxine sodium) tablets is an oral prescription medicine used:
UNITHROID should not be used to treat noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid in patients with normal iodine levels, or temporary hypothyroidism due to inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis).
Please see Full Prescribing Information.