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Is Levothyroxine Safe in Pregnancy?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Martha E. Wittenberg

Levothyroxine is an FDA-approved synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. Although obstetricians try to minimize the number of medications women take during pregnancy, levothyroxine is safe for pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In fact, treating hypothyroidism is essential during pregnancy.