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Underactive Thyroid. Prescribed Levothrxin. Safe To Take Drug? Side Affects Of This Drug?
I was just told I have an underactive thyroid the doctor gave me a scrip for levothrxin is it a safe drug to us what are the side effects. I am not on any other scrips. my ths is 121 thyrixine t4 is
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hello,
Normally levothyroxine is tolerated well and side effects generally occur because of therapeutic overdose and these side effects are of hyperthyroidism like insomnia,loss of weight,increased appetite,heat intolerance,menstrual irregularities etc.
Since half life of levothyroxine is very long,such side effects may not appear for many weeks after initiation of therapy.
Make sure you take the medicine regularly and get tested regularly.
Keep a regular date with your doctor.
Thanks
Normally levothyroxine is tolerated well and side effects generally occur because of therapeutic overdose and these side effects are of hyperthyroidism like insomnia,loss of weight,increased appetite,heat intolerance,menstrual irregularities etc.
Since half life of levothyroxine is very long,such side effects may not appear for many weeks after initiation of therapy.
Make sure you take the medicine regularly and get tested regularly.
Keep a regular date with your doctor.
Thanks
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