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What Medicine Should I Take For Hypothyroid?

I am hypothyroid and on levothyroxine. But, I cannot take but the lowest dose of levo because it makes my heart beat more irregular. I have a irregular hearbeat and I am taking atenenol. So, I feel so tired and have put on 15 extra lbs. Can you give me some advice on what to do. Thank you!
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Levothroxin is the only and best medicine for hypothyroidism. Weight gain is very common in patients having hypothyroidism. On taking levothroxin TSH levels would come to normal , only then there is possibility to lose weight. Atenlol shuold be continued.
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What Medicine Should I Take For Hypothyroid?

Levothroxin is the only and best medicine for hypothyroidism. Weight gain is very common in patients having hypothyroidism. On taking levothroxin TSH levels would come to normal , only then there is possibility to lose weight. Atenlol shuold be continued.