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title: "How does levothyroxine work? Mechanism explained"
description: "Levothyroxine works by replacing thyroid hormone (T4), which your body converts to T3 to regulate metabolism. Effects build over, with clinician guidance."
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# How does levothyroxine work? Mechanism explained

> Levothyroxine works by replacing thyroid hormone (T4), which your body converts to T3 to regulate metabolism. Effects build over, with clinician guidance.

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