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Hi, I need your help. I had a blood test 1 week ago and it was T4 9, T3 1.3 and TSH 8.5 mIU/L. I am 38 years old and weigh 72 kg. After taking levothyroxine tablets (100 mg) for the last 6 days, my hair loss has increased and I feel very depressed.

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I have no thyroid and I have been without meds for two days my bp is 120/93 heart is beating fast and head hurts

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Hello No problem. Tab CIPLAR40 ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS IF FEEL BETTER CONTINUE IT. TAB B RELAX ,0.25 ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS IF FEEL BETTER CONTINUE IT INTERMITTENT OR REGULAR. ...  Read More

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I was given 130mg of thyroid meds supposedly to help with metabolism. No blood work was done previously and everything I'm reading says once started, I can't just stop taking them. I do have trouble with cold and mild depression and I am overweight, but I went to a weightloss clinic claiming to be run by a doctor with D.O. after his name, but my si

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Take high fiber low fat diet. Drink lot of water everyday. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals of 2-3 hrs. Avoid outside food completely. Do regular exercise. ...  Read More

Last year Aug my tsh was 69, after consulting a gynae she put me on 50mg thyroid med for 3 months and one supplement for massive hair fall. When I got my thyroid test again in Feb ot was 2. But I still continued taking 50 MG n didn't consult Nyone. In April may again I started having massive hair fall prob n for my thyroid checked again and it cam

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It seems your TSH must be high now.. Plz get TSH now and take consultation with Endocrinologist ...  Read More

I have hyperthyroidism which the doctor has prescribed Levothyroxine. However my research shows that that is treating hypo thyroid. Can you clear this up for me? I've seen on the internet there's other drugs that are used for hyperthyroidism. Just want to make sure I'm taking the right drug.

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Levothyroxine is used for hypothyroidism, when tsh levels are more than normal. It's not used in hyperthyroidism where tsh levels are less than normal. ...  Read More

I had gestational thyroid and now my thyroid is with in range tsh is 4.7. I hv 25mg thronorm. My baby is now 14 months but my gynae says to continue med for life time. Can my med get stopped or no?

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Hi , we may have to assess the Thyroid function and then arrive at a decision, as wether u would require for a longer duration or cease the medications. ...  Read More

I underwent total thyroidectomy in 2022 after having PTC , I underwent radiotherapy and am on thyroid meds thyrox 150 . Can I breastfeed my son who is 3 month old? Is it safe for him

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It is very safe to continue thyroid meds during breast feeding, Especially thyrox/eltroxin Mothers on a Few strong medicines like PTU etc are told to avoid, but thyrox is safe ...  Read More

I am a female of age 55 recently I got tested for thyroid and my tsh is 23 , earlier I was taking 75 mg thyroxin but discontinued for last 2 months. Should I continue same dose or start from lower get tested then increase.

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I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and taking thyroxine 50. I am planning to take supplement of ACV having Moringa in it. Is it advisable to have Moringa supplement while taking thyroid meds

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits and Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Levothyroxine 88 mcg is not available at any chemist in our area, Navi Mumbai. Instead Thyroxine is available, brand name is Eltroxin 88 mcg. As per chemist Thyroxine cannot substitute Levothyroxine. I want to know your opinion in this regard.

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Eltroxin is fine to take. ...  Read More

Hello Respected Doctors, Tried many meds for anxiety, panic disorder, muscle tension along with sleep only lonazep. 25 worked well. Pls suggest how to taper off and can be it taken SOS after tapering off. Guide pls. Thanks and Regards, Subho

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Hello Respected Doctors, Tried many meds for anxiety, panic disorder, muscle tension along with sleep only lonazep. 25 worked well. Pls suggest how to taper off and can be it taken SOS after tapering off. Guide pls. Thanks and Regards, Subho.

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Respected Doctors, Please suggest some meds for neuropathic pain. BP amd statins ongoing. Thank you all.

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Kindly connect Will help you. ...  Read More

Can you please name the meds on the picture attached, written? It will help! Thank you for response.

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Hello, currently taking levothyroxine 100mcg as per my previous reports from last 2 months. today I have done thyroid test. report is attached please let me know if medicine modification required. my age is 24.

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I am in my 8 week and 6 days pregnancy and recently found out that a blood test from 2 weeks back (28/07) reported my TSH values to be 4.92. Is it bad? I don't have a history of hyperthyroidism before that. Thyroid values were normal in my blood test from April 2022. I have iron deficiency only. Value was 38 in April 2022. Should I take Levothyroxi

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I have thyroid recently i got tested for it im using 25 mg levothyroxine.. planning to get married will i be able to conceive

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Yes as long as your thyroid is under control, no problem, but before u go for conceiving please meet a Gynec so that your TSH can be checked and the dose of thyroxine can be adjusted accordingly ...  Read More

Hi, my mom has thyroid level of 7. She is asking can she have a lot of glasses of water before having thyroid Medicine (50mcg) early in the morning?

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Not really as too much wateray not allow the tablet to be absorbed by the stomach as a lot of water will cause bowel movement. Can take tablet at night. Book an online consultation for further managem ...  Read More

What will happen if i stop my thyroid medication levothyroxine .75 for 2 or 3 days ? I am taking this tablet for past 1.5 months. Thanks

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Your thyroid levels will become abnormal and the duration of treatment will further increase ...  Read More

My grandmother, who is very old, has a very high thyroid hormone level. is 63. She is taking Levothyroxine 50 tablets. There is no change last year March 2019 she had surgery thyroidectomy

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Kindly help with proper dose and medication, tsh 5.898, taking levothyroxine (Euthyrox) 50mcg ( 2 tablets daily) thyroid passed 20 years, gaining weight also

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hi I understand your concern homeopathic treatment offers best results in such cases better consult with me online now I many happy thyroid patients.. consult online now ...  Read More

Hi, I have hypothyroidism and my dose of levothyroxine is 100mcg a day. I was just wondering, what would happen if i took 2 or 3 tablets one day? Is it possible to die from taking too many? I worry because sometimes i forget if I've taken it that day and I've always been curious how dangerous it was/how much would accidentally kill somebody.

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Hello, no one die with thyroxin.ok. ...  Read More

Can I give my daughter benadryl after I've given her a cold and flu med. Its been 3hours

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. Keep a difference of 6 hours, else you may have overdose. ...  Read More

Well i took a few different online test and i was being 100% honest and they all point to a psychopath is there any meds out there for this if i am

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Before even Concluding about yourself, I suggest you to consult a psychologist to have a clarity about yourself and some solutions. ...  Read More

Day before I start using Levothyroxine (Euthyrox) my result was TSH 3.46 (0.27-4.2), FT4 13.37 (12-22), T4 99.86 (66-181), FT3 4 (2.6-5.7), T3 2.21 (1.3-3.1), anti TPO 11.27 (<35), anti TG 12.52 (<115). Four and a half weeks after using medication my result was TSH 5.75, FT4 18.44, T4 95.96, FT3 4.47. How can it be that my TSH levels go up in

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HELLO, IT'S VERY LOW DOSE . CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN MD/ENDOCRINOLOGIST. TAB THYRONORM 75 NANOGRAM BEFOLCIN BREAKFAST IS NEEDED. AFTER ONE MONTH HIGH AS YOU R IN MAINTAINENSE DOSE. AVOID SOURY TH ...  Read More

Sir,my mother is having thyroid TSH 20.0 PRESENTLY using BN levothyroxine 25 mcg how much should increase or suggest

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for hypothyroidism to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines P ...  Read More

I have started taking levothyroxine 25 mg (tsh 6.33 t3 t4 normal) and am facing chest pain due to gas on both sides and heartburn sometimes. Please suggest what should I do

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I have been taking levothyroxine sodium 75 MCG once daily for one and a half years in UK. I am unable to find this medicine in India and I have to travel to Australia. Can I take thyroxine sodiuminstead? Will the dosage change? Is there any other alternative?

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You can come to my clinic and get proper consultation ...  Read More

My spouse just ingested 20 pills of levothyroxine because her doctor said she could take the week's dosage in one day. Should I make her vomit? Is this safe?

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observation for symptoms of excess ans treat symptomatically ...  Read More

I have been on levothyroxine 25 milligrams for 6 months or so and I have been gaining weight. Is this normal? What can I do to stop the weight coming on? Do I need to see a doctor? Can I take weight loss pills on levo?

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