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I was one Levothyroxin for four years and recently found out my throid was/is normal and I never should have been on the medication. What are the risk of taking it when not needed and the doctor abruptly took me off the medicine ## Because Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone that is used to treat hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone), in the worst case scenario, I think there is a good chance of experiencing symptoms that are more so associated with hyperthyroidism. Other than that, some patients have reported withdrawal effects that may be associated with taking Levothyroxine. How long has it been since you stopped taking the medication?

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I am trying to find out what this pill is that I found. It is a light bluish-green color with the letter M on one side and L 7 on the other side. It is scored down the middle on the side with the L 7. Can you please tell me what this is? Thank you so very much! ## Green pill M L 7 is Levothyroxine, which is used to treat Thyroid disorders. My mom takes it.. ## That is correct, it is an 88mcg tablet, to be exact. Learn more: Learn more: Levothyroxine Details Are there any other questions or comments?

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my wife was pregnant and had goiter,she was taking thyrax as a maintenance drug for her goiter,can anybody give a idea whether thyrax ii or had a bad side-effect on pregnant woman,,, ## Based on the Thyrax (Levothyroxine sodium) pregnancy warnings, Levothyroxine has been assigned to pregnancy category A by the FDA. Levothyroxine is a naturally occurring hormone, normally present in both maternal and fetal circulation. Levothyroxine, in replacement doses, is not expected to adversely affect the fetus. On the contrary, hypothyroidism may lead to poor pregnancy outcome. Thyroid replacement therapy should be maintained during pregnancy. You can view more details about this drug by visiting the link below: I hope this information helps answer your question!

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I was diagnose with hypo 3yrs. Started taking levothyroxine 2yrs. ago and finally seeing and endo like Feb. 2012. First she told me to stop taking the whole pill which was 25mg and to take only half. after six weeks I was diagnose with Hashimoto's disease then she told me to take the whole pill again. 8 weeks later now she tells me to only take it 6 days out of the week except for Sundays. Its been 3yrs. and I still don't feel any better and it seem like I'm just getting worst. I used to weight 105 lbs. when down to 85 lbs. I'm 4' 11. It has been 2 weeks since I stop taking levothyroxine on Sundays. Should I just look for another endocrinologist? any suggestions would be great! Thanks!!! ## Has she been doing blood tests to check your thyroid hormone levels on a regu...

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can u drink any alcohol when ur on levothyroxine as am taking 200mg a day and was just wonering if it was safe to drink on it. ## Are you taking Levothyroxine after your thyroid was removed, or just supplementing with it due to an under-active thyroid? If you are taking Levothyroxine after your thyroid was removed, then from my perspective you have absolutely nothing to worry about if you drink as well. The drug they give you is supposedly identical to the one your body manufactures in the thyroid and therefore has no interactions with alcohol. However, both alcohol and Levothyroxine are broken down in your liver, so after a night of getting drunk or drinking a little too much, you may experience a lot more of the side effects from Levothyroxine, such as diarrhea and palpitations. With ...

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I have been on Levothyroxine for 28 years, now on 100mg a day. I used to take it in the morning but switched to night, don't know why! Anyway what I would like to know does the time you take it affect your weight? ## From the information I've read no, the time of day it's taken shouldn't have an effect on your weight, but it is usually taken in the morning, rather than at night. Have you talked to your doctor about it? ## i have been taking thyroxine for 8 years. Used to be on 125mcg but have been reduced to 75 in last year. Blood test says its enough, so why has my weight shot up to 12 and a half stones? I have never been this big and try to eat healthy. Please help.....

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I've been taking levothyroxin for 2 months and since i have been on it I my tongue has been so sore. Has anyone else has that problem ## Have you consulted your doctor? Are you by any chance holding it on your tongue, for any period of time, before swallowing it? Some tablets contain inactive ingredients that can be pretty acidic and can cause such soreness, if they are left to start dissolving on the tongue and not swallowed immediately.

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P L E A S E H E L P! I have been taking 25mcg Synthroid and noticed immediately increase in energy, back to normal appetite, very clear headed and the depression CEASED. However, I gained 11 lbs within two weeks (WHOA) and was prescribed adepex. I took a Synthroid (on empty stomach like always), hours later I took two prescribed water pills and the Adepex. I continued to take only the synthroid and adepex and one week later I lost 8lbs BUT I NO LONGER FEEL THE EFFECT OF THE SYNTHROID!!! I stopped taking the adepex for one week and I STILL DO NOT FEEL THE GREAT EFFECTS I USED TO FEEL FROM SYNTHROID. Should I double my dosage? ## Hi Andrea - I wouldn't change your dosage of Synthroid without working with your doctor first. Also, Adipex is a pretty strong drug, so who knows how it inte...

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I started out on 50 mcg/daily a few years ago. Then it recently increased to 75. I felt good and life was good. Then the doc increased it to 88. After 1 week, that's too much for me. I'm sleepy but can't sleep. I have increased thirst and hunger, which isn't a good thing. I also have neck and shoulder pain. And my test came out in the middle of the range at 75. So that's it. I'm dropping back to 75. I'm listening to my body. Quality of life is important to me. So that's what I'm doing. I'll wait a few days and see how I am. If I'm good again, I'll call the doc & leave a message. ## Did you talk to your doctor about it? Sometimes, it is necessary to do what's best for yourself and, if it was causing that many problems after just a w...

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iS THIS A THYROID PILL AND DOES ITCAUSE WEIGHT GAIN? DOES IT MAKE YOU NOT ABLE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT? ## To answer your first question, yes, this is a thyroid medication. And because this medication speeds up an under active thyroid, "weight loss" is generally what one would experience as a result. As far as side effects go, dosing must be carefully controlled to achieve TSH levels within the normal reference range. Long-term suppression of TSH values below normal values will frequently cause cardiac side-effects and contribute to decreases in bone mineral density (high TSH levels are also well known to contribute to osteoporosis). Patients prescribed too high a dose of levothyroxine may experience effects that mimic hyperthyroidism; which can definitely cause someone to stay awake ...

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If taking Levothyroxine 50mcg can I take also Spirulina based pill to loose weight? ## Hi Dude, Is there anything else in the Spirulina tablet that is not considered to be a natural ingredient? Spirulina is an excellent nutrient dense food supplement, so all the power to you on having it at your disposal. If Spirulina is the only ingredient, then taking it with thyroid medication should not pose any risks in my opinion, as some studies actually suggest that it may be beneficial if you have low thyroid-related weight gain. I hope this info helps!

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Levothyroxine With Plenty Water; how much is plenty? ## Yes, that is a pretty ambiguous statement, however, the reason they word it that way is because many people take medications with just a sip of water, not realizing that they work better and disperse more quickly in your body if they are taken with larger amounts of liquids. Thus, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, you should take it with, at least, 8 ounces of water. Are there any other questions?

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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years back and began taking levothyroxine. Although I didn't lose weight, my energy levels did improve and sugar cravings decreased. However, in the past couple of months I've been experiencing intense hot flashes at night as well as throughout the day, have skipped a period and have been feeling very irritable, moody and depressed. I also developed a really weird and random rash on my upper thigh that wasn't itchy or painful, but lasted for about a month and has still not completely faded. It looks like a birth mark now. I realize that my symptoms could be perimenopause (I'm 39 yrs old) but I've also read that the side effects of levothyroxine can also cause my symptoms, as can having a thyroid disorder. I've been so des...

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I have been taking levothyroxine 50mcg for 1 week. I've being taking care of my self, watch what I eat and I try to walk every day 20 to 30 mint. My weight before I start levothyroxine was 138lbs and know I weight 130lbs in just one week! Is that ok?? or what do guys think? ## Hi Blanca, The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, and since Levothyroxine is used to treat an under active thyroid, it makes good sense that your metabolism and fat burning would rev up during the time that you're on this medication. I would however question whether or not the pounds you are losing is really just water weight as opposed to fat cells? One way to know for sure would be to weigh yourself in the morning as well as in the evening. If your weight fluctuates it's likely ...

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Is it advisable to take eltroxin same time with ferrous forte, or should there be a gap of an hour or so between the tablets. i am taking eltroxin 0.1mg, and i was found resently to have low iron and my doctor prescribed ferrous forte. my concern is to benefit from both medication and do not have one preventing the other from doing its work in me. please help. ## Actually, the Iron can cause less absorption of the Levothyroxine, so they should be taken 4 hours apart and your doctor should check your hormone levels regularly, while you are under treatment. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I have hypothyroidism, and I've been on 25 mcg levothyroxine for three months now, and my blood results came back normal during my last doctor's visit. I forgot to ask him, so I thought I'd ask here. Since my thyroid is normal, do I have to continue taking the medication? ## A normal blood test result doesn't necessarily mean that your thyroid has returned to normal and that you are cured, what it can mean is that the medication is working, thus stopping it could start the problems you were being treat for, all over again. Have you consulted your doctor? Normally, if a change in the medication is needed, they would adjust your dosage accordingly.

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So I have been taking levothyroxine 25mcg since December 2011. I definatley have been feeling a little odd but haven't noticed an increase in energy yet. Anyway my main concern is that I got my menstrual in January and it seemed normal which means it lasted about 7 days. This months not so much I have had my menstrual cycle since February 11 and it just won't go away, that is 15 days already. Does any now if this is a normal reaction or what. Has anyone had similar experiences. ## Have you consulted your doctor? It is a Thyroid hormone and I do know that they can sometimes throw you menstrual cycle off, when they are out of whack, even though there aren't any specific warnings about it with this medication. However, I'd recommend talking to your doctor about it, just to ...

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blue-green color round scored across imprint on one side only - reads: 832 on top half and L03 on bottom half ## I'm sorry, but I can't find a listing for this, but that makes sense, if it is a foreign medication. They are not required to list their imprints and file them with the FDA, like medications are that are sold in the U.S. However, I will keep looking. Does anyone else recognize this? Do you have any idea what it was for? ## It's Levothyroxine. I bought some in Mexico back in 1989 or 1990. I can't remember the strength, but they're most likely 150 mcg.

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What is the name of this pill?...green pill with M on one side and 53 on the other side ## Which tablet are you asking about? Because the M L7 mentioned in the subject of your post contains 0.088mgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat Thyroid disorders. However, the one mentioned in your post with the M 53 markings contains 200mgs of Cimetidine, which is an antacid, used to treat or prevent conditions, such as ulcers, heartburn, GERD and gastritis.

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I need to know if taking sulfmethoxazole-tmp ds tabs with levothyroxine and xanax could show me a false positive on a swab?gwwq ## No, the Xanax should show up as a Benzodiazepine, since that's what it is, but neither the Levothyroxine, nor the antibiotic are known to cause false positives for anything. What did your swab test show?

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