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Have Hypothyroid. On Thyroxine. Cysts In Breasts. Taking Famicol Forte. How To Stop Medication?

Hi,

Im having hypothyroid and on thyroxine for more than 3 months having all the adverse effects of thyroxine that's why want to get rid of it. Is there any way out?

I'm having cysts in my breasts too. they were in right one before with immense pain, heaviness and size enlargement, was on Famicol-500mg for 3 -6mon but the pain was recurring and the doc made it Famicol forte-1000mg, once a day for life and it was okay for 2 months now its 3rd month im having painful lumps in my left breast too with same symptoms... is there any way out for this too?
posted on Wed, 22 May 2013
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hi. you have hypothryriodism and taking thyroxine. you have to take this tablets and over a period of time you will start tolerating it. you shouldnot stop it anyway. for breast lumps should be seen by your surgeon. please consult your surgeon. all the best.
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Have Hypothyroid. On Thyroxine. Cysts In Breasts. Taking Famicol Forte. How To Stop Medication?

hi. you have hypothryriodism and taking thyroxine. you have to take this tablets and over a period of time you will start tolerating it. you shouldnot stop it anyway. for breast lumps should be seen by your surgeon. please consult your surgeon. all the best.