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What Happens If A Person Takes Too Much Levothyroxine?
Question: What happens if you take too much Levothyroxine?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having an increased dosage of levothyroxine that you already needs then you will experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism which includes : Elevated blood pressure, Anxiety and feeling irritable , tremors and Shaking hands, Difficulty concentrating,insomnia, increased Fatigue, increased sweating, Heart palpitations, Depressed mood, unintentional Weight loss, Excessive thirst, Achy or weak muscles and joints.. However, I would recommend that you check on your thyroid hormonal profile including T3,T4 and TSH to be able to adjust the medication dose properly.. I hope you find this helpful.. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
Take Care!
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having an increased dosage of levothyroxine that you already needs then you will experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism which includes : Elevated blood pressure, Anxiety and feeling irritable , tremors and Shaking hands, Difficulty concentrating,insomnia, increased Fatigue, increased sweating, Heart palpitations, Depressed mood, unintentional Weight loss, Excessive thirst, Achy or weak muscles and joints.. However, I would recommend that you check on your thyroid hormonal profile including T3,T4 and TSH to be able to adjust the medication dose properly.. I hope you find this helpful.. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
Take Care!
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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