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What Causes Dizziness And Neck Pain While On Levothyroxine?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Jan 2016
Question: I have low thyroid and I am taking levothyroxine. Ever since I have started taking this medicine I feel dizzy and my neck hurts. I was wondering if I could stop this medicine. Don't like the side affects
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please check Cortisol levrls

Detailed Answer:
Good day.
Welcome to health care magic.com. Noted your concern. Levothyroxine is generally a safe drug. However, right dosing is very important. May I know what was your TSH and Free T4 levels ? If you experience dizziness with Levothyroxine, ,i would suggest to do an 8 am serum cortisol level as well. In cortisol deficiency, one tend to feel dizzy on taking Levothyroxine with out correcting cortisol deficiency. It may also be prudent to start with a lesser dose of Levothyroxine first. Say to start with 12.5 to 25 mcg instead of 50 mcg. Stopping the medicine completely is not advisable. would appreciate if you could attach the thyroid blood reports.
regards
Binu
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What Causes Dizziness And Neck Pain While On Levothyroxine?

Brief Answer: Please check Cortisol levrls Detailed Answer: Good day. Welcome to health care magic.com. Noted your concern. Levothyroxine is generally a safe drug. However, right dosing is very important. May I know what was your TSH and Free T4 levels ? If you experience dizziness with Levothyroxine, ,i would suggest to do an 8 am serum cortisol level as well. In cortisol deficiency, one tend to feel dizzy on taking Levothyroxine with out correcting cortisol deficiency. It may also be prudent to start with a lesser dose of Levothyroxine first. Say to start with 12.5 to 25 mcg instead of 50 mcg. Stopping the medicine completely is not advisable. would appreciate if you could attach the thyroid blood reports. regards Binu