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What Causes Vertigo And Difficulty To Balance While On Levothyroxine?

Hello ... I am taking synthroid levothyroxine 25 mcg. Once daily for 8 weeks and have had good results so far including a recent blood test showing normal values. I am 61 yrs young. Today however I felt dizzy while lying down and turning my head to the right. Upon arising I was off balance also. I have experienced vertigo before as in the inner ear type of fluids being dislodged (labrynthitis?). Could this be from my medication which is the only one I am on, and should I still take my pill today?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is the vertigo so the reason is not the thyroid medicine but it could be due to vestibular dysfunction infection may be the cause, Tab Betahistine 8 mg three times in day can be tried hope this information helps.
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What Causes Vertigo And Difficulty To Balance While On Levothyroxine?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if this is the vertigo so the reason is not the thyroid medicine but it could be due to vestibular dysfunction infection may be the cause, Tab Betahistine 8 mg three times in day can be tried hope this information helps.