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Whether dicorate er 500 prolonged usage cause thyroid ## Yes, it has been known to cause abnormal thyroid test results in some people that take it, according to U.S. FDA reports. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. What has your doctor advised? Are you on any other medications?

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I am 15 weeks pregnant, and my thyroid levels were a little high so my doctor prescribed me Thyroxine 25mcg. However, after taking the tablets for 2 days, my legs started aching very badly. Should I be worried and consult my doctor or will this symptom go away after some time? ## Hello, Sweety! Congratulations on the pregnancy! That's not typical with this medication, the U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, intolerance to heat, hair loss, and weight changes. So, it would be best to consult your doctor to have this checked out, to be safe. Are you on any other medications?

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I had thyroid taken out in May of this year. Started taing generic version of synthroid-75mcg. I had no problems. Went in July to endo doc and tsh levels were 23 so she raised to 100mcg. Has my RAi-100miC-with no problems in mid July. Started getting chapped lips end of August. Endo doc attributed to not at correct TSH levels. Levels still high at 6 so medicine raised to 125mcg. I had 100mcg left so for 3 weeks took M-F 100mcg x 1 and then Sat and Sun took 100mcg x 2. Still having issues w lips so tried zinc oxide and hydrocortisone w some success. Went off medicine for 4 days and lips went back to normal. So seems like allergic reaction. Since still having problems tried generic non dye pill and that did not work. I then did round of 6 day pack of prednisone and was on name brand Tiros...

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hi can anyone help please, im worried sick about my partner, he underwent chemo and radio therapy for throat cancer in 2011 , found out last year that his thyroid had been damaged by the radiotherapy , so the doctor put him on 50mcg of levothyroxine for one week then dose was raised from 50mcg to 100mcg within the first week of treatment then increased again after about a month to 125mcg, all was okay until the dose of 125mcg was taken within weeks he was really ill and it was everyday vomiting , dehydration, red face , and talking at an extreme rate, forgetfulness after another trip to the doctors i managed to convince the doctor that symptoms only got worse when he started taking the 125 dose,because the doctor said levothyroxide did not cause side effects, [so why do the leaflets ins...

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I had a THYROIDECTOMY on Jan 2006 and was taking 50MCG levothyroid hormone ever since. I was doing well untill Apr 08 when I told my doctor that I was planning to get pregnant, she increased my dosage to 75MCG. It turned out aweful to me despite the doctor said that TSH falled into a lower safe range for pregnancy. I felt palpitation and sweatering in the first month and starting October I had trouble sleeping becuase whenever I laid down I felt palpitation and tight chest such that I had to put a pillow behind my upper back to get a whole sleep for a few days, And these symptoms scare me most because It's like haert failure, which could be a side effect of thyroxine! My BP--once measured in clinic 110/80-- scared me off because it was 90/60 for my 30 years of life and never changed...

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I had been taking synthroid for 4 months at 50mg a day but about 2 weeks ago I stopped taking it because my insurance expired and I am unable to pay for the doctors visit or prescription. About a week and half ago my feet and ankles started swelling and have now swollen to the point where the skin is so tight and they are so big I can't get my shoes on and can hardly walk. Is this caused by not taking my synthroid? ## Hello, Michelle! How are you doing? Has there been any change? If your thyroid issue is going out of control, it is possible that it is what's causing the edema, according to the NIH. Stopping the medication abruptly could also have caused a rebound effect, which threat your thyroid function off even more than usual and made the situation even worse. Such edema, ho...

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I've been taking it for almost 2 weeks and get nauseated and don't have an appetite. ## Have you consulted your doctor? Both of those can be normal side effects, but their severity is what decides whether or not they are a real problem. Typically, they wear off in about 4 to 6 weeks of use, after your body adjusts to the medication. Learn more: ## Started on 25 mcg levothyroxine. My results were before I started: Tsh 5.6 Free t4 12 Do you think this dose will be high enough?

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As you know with Hashimoto's that you experience highs and lows so my doctor lowered my levothyroxine from .112 to.110 I've been on it for three weeks and now my period It has stopped and started for two weeks now. Has anybody else to experience that?!? ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? That can happen due to thyroid problems, it can throw your cycle off, some women with severe issues may not have periods, at all, for months at a time. If you're concerned, feel free to discuss it with your doctor, you should also be sure to do so if the bleeding gets very heavy, or continues for a few more weeks. The side effects of this medication may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hey doctors i took A flu va...

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I have been on Levothyroxin for about 4 months and all of the sudden my teeth hurt and are starting to get loose. Do you think it could have to do with Levothyroxin? ## Hi, Diane! Sorry about the problems you're having. I did some searching to check on the in-depth side effect information of Levothyroxine, but I haven't found anything relating it to dental issues. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Have you visited your dentist? Having an exam done will be the best way to determine what's going on and what your treatment options might be. ## I know this is too late but I've been taking it for 4 weeks and have been having tooth pain and feeling like one is becoming loose. I do not trust levothyroxine and have took myself off it. ## I have been taking synthroid for 4 m...

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Doc has recommended me Thyr 25 mcg. My TSH has been fluctuating from 26 to 13 to now 5 without medication. I have no symptoms though. I want to know abt possible side effects. Weight gain is because of underactive thyroid i guess, so why medicine would cause it? ## When you take a medication, you are adding a chemical or chemicals to the body that it isn't used to having, its reaction to such substances is what causes the side effects to occur. You can learn more about the medication and other possible side effects here: Are there any other questions or comments? ## m i allergic to thyronorm 25mcg because i have itching on my full body ## suitable time for taking Thyronorm 25 mcg..please suggest. ## i have problem in 2 years it can start(headack), last two two days i got fever heada...

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Extreme bout's of excessive head sweating, vertigo, nausea, dizziness affiliated from high humidity. Have problems with chronic sinusitis, & bronchitis. Was taking levothyroxine for 5 yrs and had no energy, etc, etc. Recently switched to Amour Thyroid. Sweating comes on more suddenly with high humidity. 59 yr female, recent non smoker (25 month's non) after smoking for 35 yrs. Altogether with the attacks comes room spinning where I feel the need to curl up in the fetal position, nausea, excessive head sweating, dry mouth, and a feeling of narcolepsy. After 10 to 20 minutes of wiping my head it seems to subside. High humidity brings about sweating almost immediately, then hot/cold sweats on the the chest and back area. ## Hello, Pam! How are you? Those can all be side effects...

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My wife suggesed to take 12.5 mg tyrox tablet, but the medical shop guy has given 125 mg. She took it for three months, after that only we found that she is taking wrong tablet. After this three months we took thyroid blood test, doctor told me that she is ok fine. After taking the test doctor suggested to take thyrox 50 mg.. Note: She is 8 month of pregnancy ## My wife take thyrox 50 tablet (one piece ) daliy in the morning.now we are planing to bron a baby.My question is - Is it possible for my wife to bron a baby?

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I just one fine out. Why i am taking this drug call levothyroxine.. if you can help me out I will appreciate a thank you ## This is used to treat a Thyroid hormone deficiency. Levothyroxine Info Click Here ## Google "stop the thyroid madness" and educate yourself about Armour thyroid med. ## your pharmacist can tell you and your doctor should have told you. Its a thyroid pill. I take it too. I don't take anything unless I ask what it is and why.

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I usually take one Iodine pill every morning around 6:45am for low thyroid. Today I accidentally took both my morning pill and another at 8:40pm. Is this dangerous/will it cause side effects? I'm under 21 years old, not sure if age plays a role in side effects or not. Thanks! ## I forgot to add the the original, the iodine pill is 25mg. So over 14 hours I've taken 50mg. 25mg at 6:45am, and another 25mg at 8:40pm.

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Has anybody successfully weaned themselves off of thyroid medication by compensating through diet? ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Yes, some people have, though it is a pretty touchy situation to deal with, according to the NIH, because the way you eat and exercise may need to be changed up, or down, at any given time, depending on what your thyroid hormone levels test at. Many people just don't like having to deal with the regular fluctuations, one month the levels may be high, so they have to adjust to lower them, then the next time, they may be too low, so they have adjust, again. It can be a huge burden... but I do have to say, given that you will no longer be dealing with medication side effects, it might be worth it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been taking Synthroid 112 mcg for six months following a total thyroidectomy and I experience confusion, hard time concentrating, night sweats, problems walking (like a drunken sailor), general "spaced out" feeling, and awful depression. I think the dose is wrong, but doctor just looks at TSH numbers (last TSH was 2..53 and T4 was 1.6) and says everything is OK. It is not! I don't know what to do... ## Don't let any dr tell you what your body needs - figure it out yourself. I have had a thyroid condition since i was 8 years old (going on 42) and over the years many dr's have given their opinions about what to do, try this or that and come back in 6 months! Find a thyroid medication and try them out as well as the dosage. If you feel sick, well then stop and ...

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List of all ingredients in 50 mcg white tablet ## Levoxyl contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine, which is a thyroid hormone. There are actually at least a few different 50 mcg white tablets, so I'm only going to post the inactive ingredients of one of them, so you can get an idea of what else they put in their. Inactive Ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole silicon dioxide crospovidone magnesium stearate mannitol microcrystalline cellulose povidone sodium lauryl sulfate sucrose I hope this helps to answer your question! ## In the name brand Levoxyl, aside from the Levothyroxine active ingredient, the inactive ingredients are listed as: Microcystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hashimotos thyroiditis pat...

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I stopped taking Levothyroxine cold because my script ran out and I had to go to Doctor for a refill and we were leaving on an extended trip. I didn't think it would be any big deal. After about 8-9 weeks my hair began falling out at an alarming rate. I am back on 25 mcg alternating to 50 mcg every other day, after returning home and getting to Dr. She wasn't as concerned with hair loss as she was my suddenly stopping so she spent time cautioning me to not let it happen again. My concerns, how long will it continue to fall out and will it grow back? Also since going back on it I am very nauseous and have a headache, will this discontinue after awhile? I do not recall feeling like this when I initially began taking 2 years ago. ## Hello, Diane! How are you doing? Has there been a...

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My mother requires the tablets laisted as thyroxine sodium solution based but we are only getting levothyroxine sodium which has a range or side effects from severe pains to crystallization of the tear ducts which required surgery. Are there any other brands (GSK stopped producing the original for Trinidad, W.I.) that we can try to source. Thank you for any advice. ## hi there I have here eltroxin from gsk 100mcgs if interested ill ship it to you ## Try Thyronorm from Abbott, its markes ar Thyroxine Sod.

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I have not taken any valium and failed a drug test! I take xanax, percocet and thyroid medicine and vitamin supplements and now I've been forced to pay for an addictionologist. This is not fair and I don't want this on my record! ## My question isn't about the "phantom" valium that showed on your panel, but rather what or who is forcing you to pay for a Addiction Specialist? And even more perplexing than that, what record do you refer to? Is it your "Police record" or like a Drug Treatment program record? I'm just curious as I am in a Methadone program myself. I hope they figure out what caused your "false/positive" because IF you are on some type of state probation, then a "false/positive" can be all it takes to get you violated. Hope all...

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