Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Thyroxine Cause Depression?
Question: can thyroxine cause depression. I had my thyroids out nov last year, have a iron deficiency and was on thyroxine 200...feeling depressed and having suicidal thoughts. Went cold turkey off thyroxine for 5 days and started iron tablets...had more energy and spirits picked up. Started back on thyroxine 75 and its been 2 weeks and Im crying again and depressed.
Brief Answer:
Check TSH level;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern.
The dose of levothyroxine is not adjusted based on clinical symptoms but on TSH level.
If the thyroid gland is removed totally, the treatment is longlife and you should not stop taking it.
It is very important to take the correct dose, of course over/ underdosage can cause depression.
Please attach the result of the TSH levels you have had during these years so I can suggest you further about the levothyroxine dose.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Check TSH level;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I can understand your concern.
The dose of levothyroxine is not adjusted based on clinical symptoms but on TSH level.
If the thyroid gland is removed totally, the treatment is longlife and you should not stop taking it.
It is very important to take the correct dose, of course over/ underdosage can cause depression.
Please attach the result of the TSH levels you have had during these years so I can suggest you further about the levothyroxine dose.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
