Thyroid
Your thyroid produces hormones that are used throughout your whole body. If the amount of hormones being produced is not at the right level issues will arise.
Prescription Thyroid Medications
Our pharmacy stock the most commonly prescribed thyroid medications.
Prescription Pricing Information
A valid prescription is required before we supply any prescription medications. For tablets & capsules, a one month supply is 28 days. All of our prices are for generic versions of the medications listed. For branded products, please contact us for prices.
Medicines for under active thyroid
Levothyroxine
Eltroxin™
Also known as T4, levothyroxine is taken to replenish low levels of thyroid hormone in your system
About Thyroid
Underactive Thyroid
An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is where your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
Symptoms of an Underactive Thyroid
Symptoms may develop slowly and are similar to those of other medical conditions so it can be difficult to know what is wrong.
- Tiredness
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Constipation
- Increased sensitivity to cold
- Muscle cramps
- Dry skin
- Thinning hair
- Slow heart rate
- Irregular or heavy periods
- Hoarsness
- Puffy face
Causes of an Underactive Thyroid
In most cases, an underactive thyroid is the result of an autoimmune disease or as a result of damage from treatment for an overactive thyroid or thyroid cancer.
Underactive Thyroid Diagnosis & Treatments
Your doctor will perform a thyroid function blood test on you to determine your hormone levels.
The usual treatment hormone replacement tablet called Levothyroxine. The dosage is calculated using your results of the thyroid function blood test.
Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis) is where the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormone.
Symptoms of an Overactive Thyroid
Symptoms are similar to those of other medical conditions so it can be difficult to know what is wrong.
- Unintentional weight loss
- Rapid heart beat
- Sweating
- Anxiety, nervousness & irritability
- Sensitivity to heat
- Tremor
- Muscle weakness
- Changes in menstrual patterns
- Diarrhea
- Needing to pee more than usual
Causes of an Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid can be caused by thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease, thyroiditis, Plummer’s disease or by an increased level of iodine in your body.
Overactive Thyroid Diagnosis & Treatments
Your doctor can diagnosis by:
- blood test
- physical examination
- Imaging test
The best treatment for you depends on your age, physical condition, the underlying cause of the hyperthyroidism, personal preference and the severity of your disorder.
Treatment options include:
- Radioactive iodine
- Medicines called thionamides
- Surgery to remove part of the thyroid (less common)
Low-Iodine Diet
The Low-Iodine Diet (LID) is a short-term diet that most doctors recommend to patients before getting radioactive iodine therapy to help the therapy work best.
People normally start 1 to 2 weeks before their dose of radioactive iodine and stop after their radioactive iodine therapy is completed.
High-Iodine Foods to Avoid
Always read the nutritional information before you eat or drink to check if they contain iodine.
- Iodized salt
- Seafood including fish, seaweed, sushi & shellfish
- Egg yolks
- Foods that contain the additive carrageen, agar-agar, alginate, or nori
- Milk or other dairy products
- Store-bought breads and bakery products made with iodate bread conditioners
- Vitamins and dietary supplements containing iodine
- Soy products
Foods to Include
- Non-Iodized salt
- Vegetables
- Egg whites
- Unprocessed meats
- Soft drinks, tea & coffee
- Pasta & rice
- Fruit
- Dark non-dairy chocolate
- Vegetable oil
- Non-salted nuts
