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How Safe Is Taking High Dose Of Synthroid For Low Thyroid Levels?

I recently had my thyroid killed thru radiation, and finally put on sythroid after a blood test revealed it was levels were extremely low and my side effects were affecting my life. they put me on a high does of synthroid .75 I think and I now cannot sleep, irratable, very sleep deprived, a little crazy.help
Mon, 11 May 2015
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I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
hyperthyroidism can cause such kind of symptoms thy are very much common if you were my patient my advise tonyou wil be to take les dose and take it in divided dose like mrning evening that wil lower the effects of drugs and you wil se the difference that you wil be able to sleep and wil be less irritable ....






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How Safe Is Taking High Dose Of Synthroid For Low Thyroid Levels?

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. hyperthyroidism can cause such kind of symptoms thy are very much common if you were my patient my advise tonyou wil be to take les dose and take it in divided dose like mrning evening that wil lower the effects of drugs and you wil se the difference that you wil be able to sleep and wil be less irritable .... I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regards. Dr.Nitasha Khan