Thyroid/hormone Replacement

Question 1

Levoxyl,
Synthroid

Generic: levothyroxine

Answer 1

Category: thyroid product

Use: hypothyroid

Warnings: take on an empty stomach with plenty of water

Question 2

Armour thyroid

Generic: levothyroxine/liothyronine

Answer 2

Category: thyroid product

Use: hypothyroid

Warning: take on empty stomach with plenty of water

Question 3

Premarin

Generic: conjugated estrogens

Answer 3

Category: estrogen derivative

Use: symptoms of menopause

Warnings: take with food (made from horse urine)

Question 4

Estrace, Climara (patch), Estraderm (patch), Vivelle

Generic: estradiol

Answer 4

Category: estrogen derivative

Use: symptoms of menopause

Warnings: take as directed; avoid alcohol; avoid herbals; take with food; patch: external use only

Question 5

Provera

Generic: medroxyprogesterone

Answer 5

Category: progestin

Use: symptoms of menopause

Warnings: take as directed; take with food; avoid excessive sunlight