Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking synthroid as follows: Observe compliance with periodical lab draws ordered, for evaluation of the thyroid hormone levels in the blood. Your physician could change the dose of synthroid, based on the lab results for thyroid hormone evaluation, relief obtained from symptoms of hypothyroidism, or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, as scheduled. Be accommodative to the plan of frequent dose changes, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking synthroid as follows: Individuals with synthroid intake can present with palpitations, very rapid heart rate with increased contraction of heart, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertrophy of cardiac muscle, eventually compromising the cardiac function and pumping of blood to all the vital organs of the body. Report any episodes of increased confusion, exacerbation of shortness of breath, chest pain, presentation of edema, and loss of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking synthroid as follows: Synthroid is mainly metabolized in the liver and kidney, with significant elimination performed by the kidneys. If liver and kidney functions are deficient, metabolism and excretion of synthroid could be slowed down, leading to increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. So, observe compliance with any regular labs ordered for evaluation of liver and kidney functions. Synthroid use can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking synthroid as follows: Take synthroid early in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast, as synthroid is best absorbed on empty stomach. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Be aware of responses to synthroid overdose and consequent symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as, palpitations, very rapid heart rate, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, racing thoughts, mood swings, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using synthroid as follows: Cardiac abnormalities Individuals with synthroid intake can present with palpitations, very rapid heart rate with increased contraction of heart, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertrophy of cardiac muscle, eventually compromising the cardiac function and pumping of blood to all the vital organs of the body. Osteoporosis Prolonged synthroid use can result in increased rate of overall metabolism and consequently, contribute to rapid bone turn over, [...]