What are some of the main medical treatments for hypothyroidism?

The most common treatment for hypothyroidism is the drug levothyroxine, which is a synthetic thyroid hormone (T4). To ensure that it is absorbed, levothyroxine should be taken 30-45 minutes before or at least 3 hours after a meal. Many medicines and foods can inhibit the absorption of levothyroxine (especially those containing ions like calcium and iron or substances that reduce acidity in the stomach).To ensure effectiveness, it is important to separate the intake of levothyroxine from these agents.^[1][2]