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Can Lexapro Cause Fluctuations In Thyroid Levels?
Question: I am having a lot of problems lately with my thyroid as levels have gone from normal to high and/or extremely low.. I have had several medication changes with synthroid dosages from 125 mcg to 100 mcg to 88 mcg back to 100 mcg which is the dosage I am currently on . I am also dealing with grief issues as my daughter died in Feb. 2016. I am not doing well mentally as grief issues have impacted by ability to concentrate, sleep, etc...
I question the need to be on a anti-depressant but worry about how this impacts thyroid levels. Also I was on Lexapro for a short time but did not do well with the side effects. I no longer take Lexapro.
I question the need to be on a anti-depressant but worry about how this impacts thyroid levels. Also I was on Lexapro for a short time but did not do well with the side effects. I no longer take Lexapro.
Brief Answer:
Antidepressant do not affect thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks fort using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
I like to assure you that antidepressant do not affect your thyroid status negatively. There is no such evidence available in regard to various antidepressants. I mean to say that if there is depression antidepressants should be started without any concern for thyroid.
Regarding choice of antidepressant I think Pristiq could be a better option for you. In my experience I find pristiq most useful antidepressant in women after menopause. The medication have good efficacy and have limited side effects.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Thanks and regards.
Antidepressant do not affect thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks fort using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
I like to assure you that antidepressant do not affect your thyroid status negatively. There is no such evidence available in regard to various antidepressants. I mean to say that if there is depression antidepressants should be started without any concern for thyroid.
Regarding choice of antidepressant I think Pristiq could be a better option for you. In my experience I find pristiq most useful antidepressant in women after menopause. The medication have good efficacy and have limited side effects.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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