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Synthroid is a brand name for levothyroxine sodium, a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is part of a class of drugs known as endocrine and metabolic disorders drugs, which are used to treat a variety of conditions related to hormones and metabolism. Synthroid is the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism in the United States, and is also used to treat goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland. Synthroid is available in both brand name and generic forms, and is available in a variety of dosages. It is typically taken once a day, and is usually taken with food. Side effects of Synthroid may include headache, insomnia, and nausea. Synthroid is manufactured by AbbVie, Inc., and is distributed by several other companies, including Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sandoz, Inc., and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Show Less Read more