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Is The Use Of Levothyroxine Safe When Having Anxiety?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Question: How safe is the drug Levothyroxide. My TSH was 8.1 and Doctor wants me to start this med. I had panic attacks before and don't want them back
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Absolutely safe drug, I do not think you will have any issues with it

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Levothyroxine is extremely safe and is one of the most widely used drugs available for the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Depending on your TSH level your dosage will be decided and accordingly your TSH level should be monitored after initiation of the medication for a while, to observe your general response.

Please do not worry, and trust your doctor. levothyroxine has never had any issues resulting in the aggravation or initiation of panic attacks. Please also do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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Is The Use Of Levothyroxine Safe When Having Anxiety?

Brief Answer: Absolutely safe drug, I do not think you will have any issues with it Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Levothyroxine is extremely safe and is one of the most widely used drugs available for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Depending on your TSH level your dosage will be decided and accordingly your TSH level should be monitored after initiation of the medication for a while, to observe your general response. Please do not worry, and trust your doctor. levothyroxine has never had any issues resulting in the aggravation or initiation of panic attacks. Please also do not hesitate to write to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.