Unithroid Coupon & Prices

Is NiceRx an Unithroid coupon provider?

NiceRx does not provide Unithroid coupons, discount cards or copay cards. We do not offer printable Unithroid manufacturer coupons, Unithroid discounts, rebates, Unithroid savings cards, trial offers, or free samples. We are a service provider that helps eligible individuals access patient assistance programs.

Unithroid patient assistance program

Patient assistance programs are typically sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and provide free or discounted medications to individuals with low income who are uninsured or under-insured and meet the eligibility criteria that vary by program. There are currently no known patient assistance programs for this medication.

How much does Unithroid cost without insurance?

Unithroid prices without insurance will vary by retailer. As a guide, Unithroid oral tablets 25 mcg will typically cost around $400 for 100 tablets.

How much does Unithroid cost with insurance?

Your individual healthcare plan will determine the copay of Unithroid with insurance. To find out what you will need to pay, contact your pharmacist or insurance provider. They will be able to calculate your copay with your current insurance.

What is Unithroid?

Unithroid is an FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved medication manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Unithroid is L-thyroxine used to replace or provide more thyroid hormone normally produced by the thyroid gland. It is used in pediatric and adult patients for:

• Hypothyroidism – as a substitute in thyroidal, pituitary, and hypothalamic congenital or acquired hypothyroidism
• Pituitary thyrotropin (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, TSH) suppression, alongside surgery and radioiodine therapy to help manage thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer

Unithroid is not recommended to suppress benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goiter in iodine-sufficient patients, for the treatment of hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis, or for the treatment of obesity or weight loss.

Symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels include fatigue, myalgia, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold.

What doses of Unithroid are available?

Unithroid is available in tablet form, in the following doses: 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg, and 300 mcg.

Take Unithroid once daily, on an empty stomach, half to one hour before breakfast with a full glass of water. Your initial dose will depend on your age, body weight, cardiovascular status, other medical conditions and medications, food, and the condition being treated.

Certain drugs such as cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam, antacids, sucralfate, simethicone, iron, calcium supplements, orlistat, and sevelamer, can reduce the amount of thyroid hormone that is absorbed by your body. Take these drugs separate from Unithroid by at least 4 hours.

Please read the full drug information provided and always speak with your healthcare provider for medical advice about any changes to your dose so they can monitor and evaluate your condition.

Unithroid active ingredients

Unithroid contains levothyroxine sodium as the active ingredient.

Unithroid side effects

The most common side effects of Unithroid in clinical trials include:

• Hair loss
• Hyperthyroidism – symptoms include arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, dyspnea, muscle spasm, headache, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping, muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, heat intolerance, menstrual changes, and skin rash

In rare instances, Unithroid can cause more serious adverse effects. These can include:

• Cardiac adverse reactions in the elderly and in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease
• Acute adrenal crisis in patients with concomitant adrenal insufficiency
• Incomplete treatment of hypothyroidism
• Worsening of diabetic control
• Decreased bone mineral density

Your doctor will assess the benefits of using Unithroid against your risk of side effects. Patients are encouraged to report negative side effects or adverse reactions of Unithroid to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Unithroid drug interactions

Unithroid can interact with other medications. These include:

• Calcium carbonate, magnesium, ferrous sulfate
• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital
• Estrogens
• Amiodarone
• Clofibrate

This list is not exhaustive and other prescription drugs may interact with Unithroid.

Unithroid contraindications

You should not use Unithroid if you:

• Are allergic to the active ingredient levothyroxine sodium
• Are allergic to any of the other inactive ingredients in Unithroid
• Have uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
• Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant

Talk to your doctor before using Unithroid if you:

• Are taking any of the medications that could interact with Unithroid
• Are breastfeeding or are planning to breastfeed

Unithroid generic

Unithroid is the trademark brand name for levothyroxine sodium manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A generic version of levothyroxine sodium is available. Generic drugs are generally cheaper than brand-name drugs, but you can still find Unithroid savings through NiceRx.

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