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What Causes Outbreak Of Red Rashes Post Intake Of Amour Thyroid?

Ive taken synthroid for almost 20 years, but had started gaining weight that would not come off. My Dr. changed me to Amour thyroid, after about 3 weeks, I had begun loosing weight, and had more energy. But, now I ve developed a red, rash that sometimes hooves up . Any ideas?
Tue, 8 Dec 2020
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Hello,

Usually, Levothyroxine tablets are very well tolerated by most patients. However, very rarely some may develop some allergic reactions like skin rashes. Are you sure that the rash has occurred due to Levothyroxine only? If the reaction is not severe enough then you may use some anti-allergic to control the rash like Levocetirizine once or twice a day. That will control allergy whatever may be the cause. However, if allergy persists then you will have to meet the endocrinologist for a consultation and clarify the matter.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist
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What Causes Outbreak Of Red Rashes Post Intake Of Amour Thyroid?

Hello, Usually, Levothyroxine tablets are very well tolerated by most patients. However, very rarely some may develop some allergic reactions like skin rashes. Are you sure that the rash has occurred due to Levothyroxine only? If the reaction is not severe enough then you may use some anti-allergic to control the rash like Levocetirizine once or twice a day. That will control allergy whatever may be the cause. However, if allergy persists then you will have to meet the endocrinologist for a consultation and clarify the matter. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar, Diabetologist