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How Can The Side Effects Of Tyroxin Be Reduced?
I m taking thyroxin sodium 50 mcq from one month.due to this my git is upset and have some ulcer like conditions and secondly my sleep is not so good.my weight is also gaining nd I feel tired whole day.. so wats the treatment to minimize the side effects of thyroxin??
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Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Hello,
Thyroxine/thyroid hormone is the thermostat of the body with more of its increases metabolism.
If your house were dark, cold, not burning oil would you think gee, I better turn OFF the heat?!? Also, that's the lowest dose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Thyroxine/thyroid hormone is the thermostat of the body with more of its increases metabolism.
If your house were dark, cold, not burning oil would you think gee, I better turn OFF the heat?!? Also, that's the lowest dose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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