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What Are The Side Effects Of Prolonged Use Of Synthroid?
My thyroid has been removed. I have been on Synthroid for apx 13 years. What would happen if I had to stop taking the medication? I have recently retired and just today received notice from Social Security that they are jacking my medicare premium way up from what they originally told me. Decision time. Do I eat, or take my meds.....or do I skip a week at a time to stretch out the perscriptions?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hi,
Synthroid or Levo-thyroxine replacement is life long requirement since your thyroid has been removed. You need to continue the drug uninterrupted. Avoid self-discontinuation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Synthroid or Levo-thyroxine replacement is life long requirement since your thyroid has been removed. You need to continue the drug uninterrupted. Avoid self-discontinuation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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