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Could Synthroid Cause Dehydration, Faintiness?
I had thyroid ablation 3 years ago. I am on Synthroid. In the last 3 months, I have had 2 episodes of dehydration. This last time I ended up fainting. I never fainted before in my life and I m in my 60 s. I have one cup of coffee in the morning and then drink water all day long. I eat healthy and try to stay fit. Is the Synthroid causing the dehydration? If not, what else is causing it?
Sat, 26 Dec 2015
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Thyroxine can cause dehydration by excessive sweating if dose is too high.Ask your endocrinologist whether it is adequate.Other disorders like Diabetes,Adrenal insufficiency,Dibetes insipidus needs to be ruled out later on.
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Thyroxine can cause dehydration by excessive sweating if dose is too high.Ask your endocrinologist whether it is adequate.Other disorders like Diabetes,Adrenal insufficiency,Dibetes insipidus needs to be ruled out later on.
Hope it satisfies you.Get well soon.
Never forget to rate the answer please.
Looking forward to see you again at HCM.
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