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Does Thyroxine Have Any Side Effects?
Dear Doc, is there any known side effects of thyroxine and interstitial lung disease/ i have got got extrinsic allergic alveolitis. had a year s worth of steroid and symptoms eased, but on CT scan, there is no difference. The other 2 med i am taking is thyroxine 50mcgms and metformin 1gm daily
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hi
Weight loss,increased appetite,headache,anxiety and nervousness, headache,irregular heart beat,abdominal cramps, diarrhoea,increased sensitivity to heat are the side effects of the drug.
Thyroxine is usually prescribed for low levels of thyroid hormone. Incase of the above side effects,the dose can be reduced after looking at the TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Weight loss,increased appetite,headache,anxiety and nervousness, headache,irregular heart beat,abdominal cramps, diarrhoea,increased sensitivity to heat are the side effects of the drug.
Thyroxine is usually prescribed for low levels of thyroid hormone. Incase of the above side effects,the dose can be reduced after looking at the TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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