How Long Do Thyroid Medication Withdrawal Symptoms Last?

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016

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Question : I went off my thryoid medication for about 2 weeks because i ran out and was unable to get it sooner. I'm wondering if i can just start back up with the regular dosage or if i should gradually build up?

I've also felt off the past few days and am curious is this could be from stopping it abruptly?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes please start taking your regular dose.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM: Please note that you can just restart taking it as it was prescribed.

It should take about 4-8 weeks to start having ill effects of not taking your thyroid medication, and yes you would start to feel off about a week or so, most people don't notice, but you are right. I hope this helps and good luck.

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