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Can Eltroxin Be Taken To Lose Weight?

I am rupa here from pune , my age is 32years ,.my wait is more then 75 kg.as.per my height I am faty , I don't.hab any sugar or hormones problem cause last 2 months before I cheek thoroly but its all r normal.now.my question is.shall I continue eltroxine for lose.wait.,
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response

Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Elthroxin is thyroid hormone preparation & is indicated only when there is hypothyroidism take it for indication like reduction of weight.
. It would be harmful when taken without indication & so it is not advisable to take it for weight reduction.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Vasudha's  Response

Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Elthroxin is thyroid hormone preparation & is indicated only when there is hypothyroidism take it for indication like reduction of weight.
. It would be harmful when taken without indication & so it is not advisable to take it for weight reduction.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
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Can Eltroxin Be Taken To Lose Weight?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Elthroxin is thyroid hormone preparation & is indicated only when there is hypothyroidism take it for indication like reduction of weight. . It would be harmful when taken without indication & so it is not advisable to take it for weight reduction. Thanks