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How Can Fatigue And Weight Gain Due To Levothyroxine Intake Be Treated?
hi what other advice can u give me ? I am put on Levithoroxine for Hypothyroid but have side affects and gain weight. when I am off I slowly lose the weight my fatigue is still there but not the pain n irritability what is other choices because dr. says I need the med but now I am feeling again 10 times worse n not getting outa bed
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
Hello,
Levothyroxine drug is not the cause of increased weight but all the opposite it contributes to weigh loss.
About anxiety and irritability, it is the main cause. You have to talk to your doctor to change the brand like Synthroid and Unithroid medicines et cetera.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
Levothyroxine drug is not the cause of increased weight but all the opposite it contributes to weigh loss.
About anxiety and irritability, it is the main cause. You have to talk to your doctor to change the brand like Synthroid and Unithroid medicines et cetera.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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