Taking Too Much Thyroxine- 82 Questions Answered

Recently i had total thyroidectomy. ive been gaining a lot of weight in a short amount of time. i do exercise but it does not help much. i am also on thyroxine, my question is, is it safe for me to take any fat burning supplements?

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Mr. Anant Agarwal Dietitian/Nutritionist | Kolkata

Fat burning pills are not safe even with a fully functional thyroid gland. Please consult your doctor to increase or decrease the dosage of your medications and consult a endocrinologist and Nutriti ... Read More

My tsh is 2.46 and anti tpo antibodies is 58 my reports shows normal range of Tpo upto 60 is it normal? How many months more should i take thyroxine 25mcg or should i stop it plz help

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Dr. Varunchandra Alur Diabetologist | Davanagere

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Need to continue. Treatment will b long term ... Read More

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I have a diagnostic test scheduled and I need to go empty stomach for blood tests. Can I take thyroxine before tests?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 44 Views v

Dr. H. Y. Laxmidhar General Physician | Bhavnagar

Hello there No u shouldnt take thyroxine tablets Thank you ... Read More

My mother is suffering from low thyroxine, a condition known as hypothyroidism.Please suggest me a best doctor, who is thyroxine speciality .

Asked for Female, 42 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty General Physician | Delhi

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There is nothing like thyroxine specialist. You can always go to word general physician. This is a very common condition and can easily be dealt with by medications. When hypothyroidism medication usu ... Read More

Should i take my regular thyroxine medicine 50mcg before going for tsh t3&t4 test or not? 1.5 month back i started the medicine and that time my tsh was 18.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Prajakta B. Ahire Gynecologist | Thane

Continue t.thyroxine 50mcg for another 1 month then do thyroid report. ... Read More

She is hypothyroid patient. Now her TSH is 3.29.both free T3 and T4 are in normal range. What dose of thyroxine she should take 50ug or less.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Suhas Khaire Endocrinologist | Mumbai

Continue same dose ... Read More

After taking thyroxine 25mg for 3 months, TSH is reduced from 11 to 5.87, if thyroxine dose is increased to 37.5 from existing 25, would it be controlled better??? and thyroxine medicaticon is for lifetime or can be stopped once TSH level comes to normal. kindly suggest

Asked for Male, 69 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Abhinav Chhabra Cardiologist | New Delhi

TSH of 5.8 is fine for if there are no symptoms No need to increase the dose ... Read More

I take 100mm thyroxine everyday. This is my latest report. What change shall I adopt now? Is any change even required?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kant Saraogi Endocrinologist | Kolkata

Consult ur Doctor ... Read More

Is it advisable to consume thyroxine before brushing teeth? And after how many hours can we eat food?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 51 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

Ideally as soon as you get up even before you brush your teeth yes the first thing in the morning which will give time for you to take tea coffee or breakfast after 45 minutes ... Read More

As usual she took thyroxine in morning, but erroneously she took another dose after meal in afternon. Is it harmful?

Asked for Female, 55 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Raveendran S R General Physician | Chennai

Hi., I can understand your concern. No need to worry, she might feel tired. Can continue usual dose from tomorrow. ... Read More

My father started taking thyroxine 25mcg (1-0-0) when his TSH detected around 14 six months ago and continued same dosage and around 3 months ago, his TSH came down to 5.83 and continued taking the same medicine in same dosage and now his TSH is slightly increased to 6.8, so any change in dosage or what??? I want his TSH to reduce to around 2. So k

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Asked for Male, 69 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Increase the dose to37.5 for one month and again repeat test ... Read More

My TSH is 0.107 (range 0.35-4.94). I have been taking 100mg Eltroxin for three months. Previously I was taking 75mg for four days and 100mg for three days but then my TSH had shot upto 5.9. What would be the optimum dose that I should take?

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava General Physician | Delhi

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Book online for further information ... Read More

I recently had my blood test done for thyroid and it shows elevated t4 18.2ug/dl with normal tsh and t3 levels. Do I need to be serious about this?

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava General Physician | Delhi

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No Need to know freeT4 levels. ... Read More

I recently got my blood tests done and it shows elevated total thyroxine t4 18.2 ug/dl do i have hyperthyroidism? What should I do? Is it serious or will it become normal by itself?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 19 Views v

Dr. Raghav Bhargava General Physician | Delhi

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No. Repeat if TSH abnormal with free T4. Not serious. ... Read More

Hi, My TSH was 5.5 last month and was taking 50mg thyronorm. Increased it to 75mg as planning for pregnancy. Since then, i am taking CCM at night for thumb pain. Now, I got TSH checked after 1.5 months but it is still the same at 5.5 Is CCM interfering with thyroxine absorption? I take CCM after dinner and thyronorm in the morning.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 17 Views v

Dr. Sarvesh Mishra General Practitioner | Ghaziabad

T3 and t4 values? Kindly discuss for your concern Need to evaluate further. ... Read More

How long do I have to wait to take paracetamol (dolo 650) after taking thyroxine sodium tablet (Thyronorm 75 mcg). And is there any possible interaction between them.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Raghav Bhargava General Physician | Delhi

30mins. No interaction, absorption of thyroxine may be reduced ... Read More

Due to low TSH of 0.02 discontinued Thyroid medication of 50 mcg 30 days back and advised to retest TSH after 30 days. The current TSH taken today without one month medicine is 6.01 ( lab cut off 4.2 ). Can I remain without medicine for one more month and restart Thyroid function.Already started experiencing headaches and sleepiness.

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava General Physician | Delhi

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No. Need to restart thyroxine. I believe you might be on other tablets supplements and could have caused the TSH to be low ... Read More

Hi, I took throxine tablet twice in a day by mistake. Does it have any side effect Do i need to consult with doctor?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam T General Physician | Madurai

Watch for symptoms ... Read More

My tsh reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in two months. My Tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine or stop it as my TSH is normal now

Asked for Female, 27 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Varunchandra Alur Diabetologist | Davanagere

No u need to continue same ... Read More

My TSH reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in 2 months also my anti tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine 25mcg or stop it

Asked for Female, 27 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Nikhil Prabhu Diabetologist | Mumbai

You should continue with the same dose ... Read More

Taking Thyronorm 75 , Fasting TSH after 3 months is 4.31 ( lab cut off 4.2 ) and Free T4 is 1.4 Can I continue the same dose. Having tiredness and muscle pain.

Asked for Male, 49 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Manhar Jogi General Physician | Ahmedabad

Yes ... Read More

I am having 8.5 weeks pregnancy and tested TSH profile. Thyroxine level is 12.5 and TSH level is 7.5. What does it mean?. I am having hypothyroid since 2017.Baby need thyroxine?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 186 Views v

Dr. Nikitha Murthy Gynecologist | Bangalore

Thyroxine requirements change during pregnancy. Generally there is an increased requirement. Therefore you will have to increase your dose. Baby will be ultimately benefited by it. ... Read More

Hi Dr I am leaving in Abu Dhabi when I am coming from vacation I have bring my thyroid medicine thyronorm 100 mg now it is finish when I went to Doctor he prescribed me thyroxine. So can I take these medicine or it is harmful for me. Please advice. Thanks

Asked for Male, 35 Years 22 Views v

Dr. Arun Yellamilli ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

Thyronorm is the trade name and thyroxine is the hormone name which is required in hypothyroidism. Don't worry both are same ... Read More

Hello doctors , I m taking thyroxine 12.5 everyday in morning one tab before 45 min of breakfast . Today by mistake I had this tab in morning before breakfast as usual and by mistake instead of taking other tab I took thyroxine again after breakfast . Now m worried. Will it affect in my body or any other problem can create ?? What is your advise

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Sumeet Survase Gynecologist | Osmanabad

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consult for more discussion on ur problem and treatment chat privetly, ... Read More

I work in the night shift and come back home at 2am. What is the best time to have thyroid pill? Many say 6am is ideal but I'm asleep at that time. Can I have the tablet before going to bed? At around 3am? Please advise.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 36 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

45mts before breakfast daily until t3 t4 is done after three-month-old consult ... Read More

Early I used to Thyronorm 50 mcg .Now on the recent test the count is 0.08 .So My doctor suggested to decrease the dose yo 25mcg . What is the difference between Thyroxine Sodium tablets and Thyronorm 25mcg . Please help me . TYI

Asked for Female, 26 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

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If your TSH level is 0.08, it means that you need to slightly reduce the Thyronorm by 12.5mcg. Suggest you take one 25mcg tablet along with one 12.5mcg tablet and repeat TSH after 3 months ... Read More

Free thyroxine is 1.12 and tsh is 3.1..is it normal or not ..I checked this when I delayed periods once?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Sheetal Chandorkar Gynecologist | Indore

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Yes it's normal ... Read More

She is suffering from irreggular heart rate, yesturdays thyroid profile test ranged triiodothyronine-89. TSH-1.16. But total thyroxine-12.3. And they mentioned in comments that: if not on drugs suggested FT3 and FT4 suggested. Whether is it normal range or any abnormal range, if its so what we should do?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Animesh Gupta Diabetologist | Patna

It is Sign of hyperthyroidism ... Read More

Hello My aunt has hypothyroidism, she's supposed to take 50 mcg but she was taking 100mcg by mistake. Resulting to that her TSH decreased to 0.0014 and now she has lost her weight. Vomiting, weakness, slurring of speech.. please help, what should I do??

Asked for Female, 24 Years 219 Views v

Dr. Kakalee K Saha Diabetologist | Mumbai

Stop thyronorm and visit a doctor. ... Read More

Hi, I'm having hypothyroidism since last 6 years and taking 50 mcg of thyroxine tablet. In recent diagnostic test TSH level detected as 6.5. Should I continue the same 50 mcg or increase to 75 mcg? Thank you.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 279 Views v

Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

Consult your doctor As this TFT require regular monitoring ... Read More

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Recently i had total thyroidectomy. ive been gaining a lot of weight in a short amount of time. i do exercise but it does not help much. i am also on thyroxine, my question is, is it safe for me to take any fat burning supplements?

My tsh is 2.46 and anti tpo antibodies is 58 my reports shows normal range of Tpo upto 60 is it normal? How many months more should i take thyroxine 25mcg or should i stop it plz help

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I have a diagnostic test scheduled and I need to go empty stomach for blood tests. Can I take thyroxine before tests?

My mother is suffering from low thyroxine, a condition known as hypothyroidism.Please suggest me a best doctor, who is thyroxine speciality .

Should i take my regular thyroxine medicine 50mcg before going for tsh t3&t4 test or not? 1.5 month back i started the medicine and that time my tsh was 18.

She is hypothyroid patient. Now her TSH is 3.29.both free T3 and T4 are in normal range. What dose of thyroxine she should take 50ug or less.

After taking thyroxine 25mg for 3 months, TSH is reduced from 11 to 5.87, if thyroxine dose is increased to 37.5 from existing 25, would it be controlled better??? and thyroxine medicaticon is for lifetime or can be stopped once TSH level comes to normal. kindly suggest

I take 100mm thyroxine everyday. This is my latest report. What change shall I adopt now? Is any change even required?

Is it advisable to consume thyroxine before brushing teeth? And after how many hours can we eat food?

As usual she took thyroxine in morning, but erroneously she took another dose after meal in afternon. Is it harmful?

My TSH is 0.107 (range 0.35-4.94). I have been taking 100mg Eltroxin for three months. Previously I was taking 75mg for four days and 100mg for three days but then my TSH had shot upto 5.9. What would be the optimum dose that I should take?

I recently had my blood test done for thyroid and it shows elevated t4 18.2ug/dl with normal tsh and t3 levels. Do I need to be serious about this?

I recently got my blood tests done and it shows elevated total thyroxine t4 18.2 ug/dl do i have hyperthyroidism? What should I do? Is it serious or will it become normal by itself?

How long do I have to wait to take paracetamol (dolo 650) after taking thyroxine sodium tablet (Thyronorm 75 mcg). And is there any possible interaction between them.

Hi, I took throxine tablet twice in a day by mistake. Does it have any side effect Do i need to consult with doctor?

My tsh reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in two months. My Tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine or stop it as my TSH is normal now

My TSH reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in 2 months also my anti tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine 25mcg or stop it

Taking Thyronorm 75 , Fasting TSH after 3 months is 4.31 ( lab cut off 4.2 ) and Free T4 is 1.4 Can I continue the same dose. Having tiredness and muscle pain.

I am having 8.5 weeks pregnancy and tested TSH profile. Thyroxine level is 12.5 and TSH level is 7.5. What does it mean?. I am having hypothyroid since 2017.Baby need thyroxine?

Hi Dr I am leaving in Abu Dhabi when I am coming from vacation I have bring my thyroid medicine thyronorm 100 mg now it is finish when I went to Doctor he prescribed me thyroxine. So can I take these medicine or it is harmful for me. Please advice. Thanks

I work in the night shift and come back home at 2am. What is the best time to have thyroid pill? Many say 6am is ideal but I'm asleep at that time. Can I have the tablet before going to bed? At around 3am? Please advise.

Early I used to Thyronorm 50 mcg .Now on the recent test the count is 0.08 .So My doctor suggested to decrease the dose yo 25mcg . What is the difference between Thyroxine Sodium tablets and Thyronorm 25mcg . Please help me . TYI

Free thyroxine is 1.12 and tsh is 3.1..is it normal or not ..I checked this when I delayed periods once?

Hello My aunt has hypothyroidism, she's supposed to take 50 mcg but she was taking 100mcg by mistake. Resulting to that her TSH decreased to 0.0014 and now she has lost her weight. Vomiting, weakness, slurring of speech.. please help, what should I do??

Hi, I'm having hypothyroidism since last 6 years and taking 50 mcg of thyroxine tablet. In recent diagnostic test TSH level detected as 6.5. Should I continue the same 50 mcg or increase to 75 mcg? Thank you.

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