Levothyroxine Dry Eyes

I have been on Levothyroxine for about 11 years with no problems until I was diagnosed with dry eyes about 4 years ago. I was complaining of an ache in my right eye and was given the dry eye diagnosis. As the ache continued to get worse, I finally pressed Kaiser to give me an MRI (a total of 3 now), and they found nothing to cause the ache. Finally did some research, found the eye-Levothyroxine connection and have taken myself off the med & replaced it with appropriate herbs. I feel much better, but would like to know how long the Levothyroxine will remain in my system.

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Hi, Patricia!

After taking it for that many years, it's likely to take quite awhile, but there's really no accurate time frame that can be given, especially since you didn't mention the dosage.

Learn more Levothyroxine details here.

This medication does cause unacceptable side effects in some people that take it.

Has your eye problem improved at all, yet?

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