by Mary J. Shomon
8. Synthroid is not an FDA-approved drug.
This is true. You're right!
Synthroid is currently not an FDA-approved drug. It is legal to be sold, but as of October, 2000, is awaiting approval from the FDA.
For more information, see Food and Drug Administration Approves Unithroid
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