Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Thyroid

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral tablet

LIOTHYRONINE (lye oh THYE roe neen) is a thyroid hormone. This medicine can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency such as slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, and feeling cold. It also helps to treat goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland).