What Are The Repercussions Of Levothyroxin Overdose?

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

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Wed, 31 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : Accidentally took 400mcg levothyroxin instead of normal 200mcg dose. Cause for concern?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry:

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
No, you should not get concerned.
Just do not take the dose of tomorrow.
You may feel palpitations or tachycardia today, but it is temporary.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng