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Does Eltroxin Cause Weight Loss?

Hi.i m suffering from hyperthyroidism since one year,docter has prescribed me 100mg ELTROCIN(thyroxin sodium tablets).my weight is decreasing day by day .i want to know if I am taking correct medicines??? Or in other words which medicines R prescribed for hyperthyroidism in India??? I want to know tablet name and brand name.. Plz help
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query very carefully.
First of all if you are suffering from Hyperthyroidism then you should be on
1- Radioactive Iodine
2- Anti-thyroid drugs
3- Beta Blockers
Thyroxine is a medicine to be used for Hypothyroidism not Hyperthyroidism.
now I need to know some details
1- Is there any swelling front of your neck??
2- have you ever noticed that your heart rate is fast??
3- is there any complaint of Heat intolerence?
As per your query weight loss is a feature of Hyperthyroidism.
You should go for Thyroid Function test and consult your physician again. either it is Hypo or Hyperthyroidism.
Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again with reports or for any query.
Wish you Good Health.
Regards
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Does Eltroxin Cause Weight Loss?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I read your query very carefully. First of all if you are suffering from Hyperthyroidism then you should be on 1- Radioactive Iodine 2- Anti-thyroid drugs 3- Beta Blockers Thyroxine is a medicine to be used for Hypothyroidism not Hyperthyroidism. now I need to know some details 1- Is there any swelling front of your neck?? 2- have you ever noticed that your heart rate is fast?? 3- is there any complaint of Heat intolerence? As per your query weight loss is a feature of Hyperthyroidism. You should go for Thyroid Function test and consult your physician again. either it is Hypo or Hyperthyroidism. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again with reports or for any query. Wish you Good Health. Regards