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Hypothyroid Medicine

Updated June 17, 2015
John Says:
Thu, June 11, 2015

Is 270mgs a lot more than137mgs

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Verwon Says:
Wed, June 17, 2015

Hello, John! How are you?

Synthroid is dosed in micrograms, not milligrams. But yes, that's almost twice the dosage. Has your doctor prescribed this amount?

The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss.

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