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Side Effects Of Levothyroxine
free chat Hi, I have Hypothyroidism . My TSH was 97.02 mIu. And my weight was 78Kg. After Taking Eltroxin 100mcg, my TSH reduced to 0.1mIu. Doctor adviced me to take Levothyroxine 88mcg. My weight is increasing after taking this medicine. Is this the side effect of taking Levothyroxine?with doctors online Hi, I have Hypothyroidism. My TSH was 97.02 mIu. And my weight was 78Kg. After Taking Eltroxin 100mcg, my TSH reduced to 0.1mIu. Doctor adviced me to take Levothyroxine 88mcg. My weight is increasing after taking this medicine. Is this the side effect of taking Levothyroxine?
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No its not side effect it suggest your dose is not sufficient, get done your thyroid
reports again and readjust the dose as per the guidance of your doctor. Thanks
No its not side effect it suggest your dose is not sufficient, get done your thyroid
reports again and readjust the dose as per the guidance of your doctor. Thanks
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