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What Causes Dizziness And Breathlessness While Taking Medication For Thyroid And Arthritis?
I am in good health & 60.Fairly active. The only medications i take are for low thyroid & arthritis pain reliever for mild joint pain. While sitting with my feet up and resting this weekend shortly before bed. I had a strange thing happen and didn t know if I should be concerned. I was resting and suddenly had a feeling like I was about to pass out. I took a deep breath and became ok, but I felt I was only a second or two from completely going out. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Hello,
You are experiencing dizziness and breathlessness after taking medications for thyroid and arthritis. The medication levothyroxine can sometimes cause dizziness and blurred vision. Taking medications for thyroid has side effects and many risks like anxiety, diarrhea, depression, elevated heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping, being overheated, and unprompted or unintentional weight loss.
Since you are experiencing dizziness and fatigue you are suggested to report your symptoms to your treating doctor so that repeat tests and investigations can be done and medications that suits you better can be given. Arthritis medications also taken for a long period may present with many side effects. Inform your treating doctor.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get lung function tests, lipid function tests blood tests, etc., done to detect any lung or heart ailment that is causing you breathlessness. If obese lose weight. Stay away from addictions if any, smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are experiencing dizziness and breathlessness after taking medications for thyroid and arthritis. The medication levothyroxine can sometimes cause dizziness and blurred vision. Taking medications for thyroid has side effects and many risks like anxiety, diarrhea, depression, elevated heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping, being overheated, and unprompted or unintentional weight loss.
Since you are experiencing dizziness and fatigue you are suggested to report your symptoms to your treating doctor so that repeat tests and investigations can be done and medications that suits you better can be given. Arthritis medications also taken for a long period may present with many side effects. Inform your treating doctor.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get lung function tests, lipid function tests blood tests, etc., done to detect any lung or heart ailment that is causing you breathlessness. If obese lose weight. Stay away from addictions if any, smoking, alcohol, drugs, etc.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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