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Suffering From Hypothyroid. Taking Eltroxin, Thyronorm, Metaforte. Side Effects Of Medication?
I am 25 yrs old girl and married. m hypothyroidic and m taking 100 mg eltroxine 1 tablet and 50 mg thyronorm 1 tablet + 1 metaforte daily in morning before breakfast. then after breakfast i have 1 tablet of 50 mg Topaz and after lunch i take Orlistat 60 mg 1 capsule. then in noon after snacks i take Topaz 50 mg 1 tablet. Then before dinner i have to take 1 tablet metaforte and after dinner i have to take orlistat 60 mg 1 capsule. so i want to know what can be the side effects and the adverse drug indications.
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
These medications are mostly safe without much side effects. Common side effects seen in practice are:
Thyronorm : gastritis,palpitation
Orlistat : Gastritis, abdominal discomfort, passing fat in stools
Metaforte: Gastritis, diarrhoea
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
These medications are mostly safe without much side effects. Common side effects seen in practice are:
Thyronorm : gastritis,palpitation
Orlistat : Gastritis, abdominal discomfort, passing fat in stools
Metaforte: Gastritis, diarrhoea
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
With warm regards,
Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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