Unithroid
Brand for: Levothyroxine
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Drug Details
Levothyroxine is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. This synthetic form of the T4 thyroid hormone helps restore normal hormone levels, which is crucial for regulating metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Ensuring adequate thyroid hormone levels is also vital for normal mental and physical development in children. Additionally, levothyroxine is used as part of the treatment for certain types of thyroid cancer. The medication is typically taken orally once a day on an empty stomach to prevent interactions with food and other medications. Common side effects may include headache, nervousness, trouble sleeping, and weight loss. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice before starting this medication. Levothyroxine should not be used to treat infertility unless it is directly related to low thyroid hormone levels.
Price history for Unithroid (brand) & Levothyroxine (generic)
30 Tablets, 50MCG
Average retail price for Unithroid
Average retail price for Levothyroxine
Average SaveHealth price for Levothyroxine
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Over the last 12 months, the average discount price of Unithroid is $10.68 using the SaveHealth savings card. That's an average savings of 67.01% on Unithroid with our discount card.
*Retail prices are based on pharmacy claims data, and may not be accurate when we don't have enough claims.
Unithroid (Levothyroxine) dosage forms
| Dosage | Quantity | Price from | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25MCG | 30 Tablets | $18.06 | $0.60 |
| 25MCG | 45 Tablets | $18.58 | $0.41 |
| 25MCG | 60 Tablets | $19.11 | $0.32 |
| 25MCG | 90 Tablets | $20.17 | $0.22 |
| 25MCG | 135 Tablets | $21.75 | $0.16 |
| 50MCG | 30 Tablets | $18.20 | $0.61 |
| 50MCG | 45 Tablets | $18.80 | $0.42 |
Unithroid FAQs
Yes, Unithroid is a brand name for levothyroxine, which is a medication used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing or supplementing the thyroid hormone.
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) used to treat hypothyroidism. UNITHROID is a brand name for levothyroxine. Essentially, UNITHROID is a specific formulation of levothyroxine, and both are used to achieve the same therapeutic effect in managing thyroid hormone levels.
The generic name for UNITHROID is levothyroxine sodium.
Unithroid is a brand name for the generic drug levothyroxine. Both Unithroid and levothyroxine contain the same active ingredient, which is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4). The primary difference lies in the brand name versus generic labeling, and there may be variations in inactive ingredients or fillers used in different formulations. These differences can affect absorption or tolerability in some individuals, but the therapeutic effect is intended to be the same.