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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea While On Thyronorm?
Question: Took thyronorm 25 mcg . 40 tablets after quarrel with my husband. female,31 yrs. Yesterday had vomiting twice, took lots of water. Today morning took purgative and had loose motion thrice. Didn't consult any doctor. Any side effects?
Brief Answer:
As of now careful watch is advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
The total ingestion of thyroxine is 25 *40 =1000 mcg.
Doses less than 4000 mcg can be safely handled with minimal investigative work up.
Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are related to side effects of thyronorm.
Most important assessment should be to look for hyper-adrenergic signs and symptoms for 10 days from here on.
I advise you to look for following signs and symptoms. If any one or more of these symptoms found, the need for Beta blocker and Corticosteroid treatment becomes mandatory.
Symptoms to be observed in 24-72 hours after ingestion.
Increased appetite.
Insomnia.
Anxiousness and Agitation.
Convulsions or fits.
Excess sweating
Elevated heart rate or palpitations.
High or low BP
High or low Body temperature.
Low blood sugar and symptoms like confusion and muscle weakness.
In case if you have any of these symptoms, immediate cardiac and blood chemistry should be monitored without undue delay.
Hence, to conclude I advise you to have your baseline blood pressure and heart rate measured and check for symptoms.
As of now a careful watch is all that is indicated.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
As of now careful watch is advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I can understand your concerns.
The total ingestion of thyroxine is 25 *40 =1000 mcg.
Doses less than 4000 mcg can be safely handled with minimal investigative work up.
Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are related to side effects of thyronorm.
Most important assessment should be to look for hyper-adrenergic signs and symptoms for 10 days from here on.
I advise you to look for following signs and symptoms. If any one or more of these symptoms found, the need for Beta blocker and Corticosteroid treatment becomes mandatory.
Symptoms to be observed in 24-72 hours after ingestion.
Increased appetite.
Insomnia.
Anxiousness and Agitation.
Convulsions or fits.
Excess sweating
Elevated heart rate or palpitations.
High or low BP
High or low Body temperature.
Low blood sugar and symptoms like confusion and muscle weakness.
In case if you have any of these symptoms, immediate cardiac and blood chemistry should be monitored without undue delay.
Hence, to conclude I advise you to have your baseline blood pressure and heart rate measured and check for symptoms.
As of now a careful watch is all that is indicated.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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