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Are Swelling Of Legs And Rashes A Side Effect Of High Doses Of Levothyroxine Drug?
Recently my TSH was high and my Hypothyroid medicine was increased from Levothyroxin 50mcg to Levothyroxin 75mcg. After 3 days, my skin started itching,especially on my lower legs, then day 5 and 6 my lower legs and ankles are extremely swollen and I have a bumpy red rash present. I simply don t feel well
Sat, 4 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction of Levothyroxine .
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take daily antihistamines
-use calmine lotion for local relief
-If you dont get better take prescribed corticosteroids from your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction of Levothyroxine .
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take daily antihistamines
-use calmine lotion for local relief
-If you dont get better take prescribed corticosteroids from your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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