What is the best available treatment for hypothyroidism? A. Supplementary thyroid hormone B. Thyroid gland transplantation C. Avoidance of certain drugs D. Increased dietary iodine
Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
