Thyroid Drug Levoxyl May Prompt Choking

People who take the thyroid hormone replacement drug Levoxyl are advised to drink a full glass of water when taking the pill to reduce the risk of choking or gagging on the tablets.The FDA and the Levoxyl’s manufacturer, Jones Pharma International, have sent a letter to doctors warning them of reports of choking, gagging, and difficulty swallowing caused by tablets of Levoxyl that have become stuck in the throat.