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What Are The Repercussions Of Levothyroxin Overdose?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Question: Accidentally took 400mcg levothyroxin instead of normal 200mcg dose. Cause for concern?
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry:

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
No, you should not get concerned.
Just do not take the dose of tomorrow.
You may feel palpitations or tachycardia today, but it is temporary.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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What Are The Repercussions Of Levothyroxin Overdose?

Brief Answer: No need to worry: Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking! No, you should not get concerned. Just do not take the dose of tomorrow. You may feel palpitations or tachycardia today, but it is temporary. Wish you good health. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta