What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Extra Dosage Of Thyroid Medication?

Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016

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Sat, 10 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I think I took an extra hyperthyroid pill 5 mg do I need to worry

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. No real worry here

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Let's imagine that your doctor increased your thyroid medication to double the dosage. It would take at least a week on that for your TSH levels to fall from the effect. So just one extra pill won't do you any harm.

Please let me know if you need more information.

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