Levothyroxine For Mood Disorders
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I was recently prescribed an ultra high dose (300mcg and climbing) by my psychologist for a mood disorder. I guess this is a relatively new treatment. Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts, stories or warnings about this?

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This is a medication for Hypothyroid disorder (Underactiv thyroid). It seems strange to prescribe this for a mood-disorder. 300mcg (microgram) of Levothyroxine will put your heart and whole body in overdrive. Do more research before taking this med.

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High doses have been used to treat some cases of Bipolar Disorder.

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

How are you doing on it? Has it helped?

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What is the mood disorder? I've never heard of this, but I will ask my psychologist why a person would take it, next time I see him.

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