What Are The Repercussion Of Accidental High Dosage Of Levothyroxine?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2017

Question: I think i took too much levothyroxine this am 137 mcg x' 3 or 4, didn't realize i had 3 or 4 in my hand

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
You should not get worried.
In old patients living alone (who can not take the medicines by themselves) is recommended to give the weekly dose in one day, no side effect is seen.
So I would recommend not to take levothyroxine for 3 consecutive days. After 3 days restart the usual dose.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (14 minutes later)

I have been sweating Profusely today. Could that b a side effect?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a side effect of the high dose:

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Yes it may be a side effect of the high dose, it will go away, just keep monitoring the heart rate.
If you feel palpitations or tachycardia or alterations of the blood pressure, you should seek medical help. In patients with pre-existing cardiac problems, may exacerbate the pathology.
Wish you good health.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (13 minutes later)

Thank you. You have made me feel better. Sitting in XXXXXXX airport wondering if i need to cancel my trip.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health!

Detailed Answer:
Hope the trip has been safe!
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana