Thyroid Med Levothyroxine- 52 Questions Answered

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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Dr. Anvesh Parmar Nephrologist | Gwalior

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Need detailed information. Consult nearby physician or can take video consultation ... Read More

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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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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Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

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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Dr. Suhas Khaire Endocrinologist | Pune

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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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat Consultant Physician | Delhi

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?

Asked for Female, 38 Years 327 Views v

Dr. Raja Selvarajan Diabetologist | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Varun Ramesh Pediatrician | Delhi

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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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

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Start the same ... Read More

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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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal General Physician | Jhansi

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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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Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

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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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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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

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Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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

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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT) Physiotherapist | Jammu

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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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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy General Physician | Hyderabad

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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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Asked for Female, 29 Years 238 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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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

Asked for Female, 26 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Mandira Singh Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

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?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

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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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Dr. Rupal V Rana General Physician | Mumbai

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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Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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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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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician | North Goa

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

Asked for Male, 26 Years 80 Views v

Ms. Hema Sampath Counselling Psychologist | Bangalore

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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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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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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Dr. Amisha Mirchandani Homoeopath | Thane

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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Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar Internal Medicine | Bangalore

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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?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Keshav Kumar Singh Diabetologist | Delhi

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?

Asked for Female, 31 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Abhinav Kumar Gupta Endocrinologist | Jaipur

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?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 138 Views v

Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

No ,stop it now ask me directly for customized diet plan for you ... Read More

Iam 27 years old. This is my second pregnancy. In first trimester TSH is 4.35. Gynec prescribed levothyroxine 25mg for 3months.know I have thyroid test it is 2.65. Shall I continue the medicine or not

Asked for Female, 27 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Neelam Pandey Kukreti Endocrinologist | Gurgaon

Continue. And follow up with ur doctor. Repeat TSh after 6 weeks. As thyroxine doses might be increased later if tsh rises beyond 3 ... Read More

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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 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.

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

Iam 27 years old. This is my second pregnancy. In first trimester TSH is 4.35. Gynec prescribed levothyroxine 25mg for 3months.know I have thyroid test it is 2.65. Shall I continue the medicine or not

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