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Is It Safe To Take Levothyroxine Medication For Thyroid Issues?

Reading alot of negatives on the medication called Levothrodizne. I m considering, not to even start taking this.as I have just bought my first prescription today.I only know my thyroid is just slightly off.nothing major..Im not sick like all of these other people posting about this medication. I am 57.My hair is thinning , IBS high cholesterol, High blood pressure. A small brain anyourseym
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Welcome to Health care magic. Thank you for posting your question.
I can understand your concern.

I guess you are talking of LEVOTHYROXINE . It would have been great had you posted your serum TSH and T3 and T4 values.

Levo-thyroxine is a medication which is prescribed to people with a thyroid dysfunction where the person feels lethargic , start gaining weight , cannot tolerate cold, has constipation - these constellation are attributed to a term called hypothyroidism.

With the intake of levo-thyroxine these symptoms start decreasing and the person feels better. Without the drug , he/she continues to have the symptoms and it can progress to having high blood pressure , fluid accumulation in the covering of heart(pericardial effusion) and many more.

It is not that harmful. You can safely take it in the dose as prescribed by your physician. There is nothing to worry.

Post any other question. We will be happy to help.

Have a nice day. Regards.
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Is It Safe To Take Levothyroxine Medication For Thyroid Issues?

Welcome to Health care magic. Thank you for posting your question. I can understand your concern. I guess you are talking of LEVOTHYROXINE . It would have been great had you posted your serum TSH and T3 and T4 values. Levo-thyroxine is a medication which is prescribed to people with a thyroid dysfunction where the person feels lethargic , start gaining weight , cannot tolerate cold, has constipation - these constellation are attributed to a term called hypothyroidism. With the intake of levo-thyroxine these symptoms start decreasing and the person feels better. Without the drug , he/she continues to have the symptoms and it can progress to having high blood pressure , fluid accumulation in the covering of heart(pericardial effusion) and many more. It is not that harmful. You can safely take it in the dose as prescribed by your physician. There is nothing to worry. Post any other question. We will be happy to help. Have a nice day. Regards.