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What Are The Side Effects Of Thyronorm?

I am taking thyronorm pill of diff dosage since november 2013 .I was pregnant in 2015 and I am taking 100 mcg since approx one year....And my test report of TSH is coming OK since one year....My doctor advised me to continue 100 mcg for next one year too,,,I need to know about side effects of this pill as I am taking it so long...
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Thyronorm is the brand name of levothyroxine. It is quite similar to natural thyroid hormone produced by own thyroid gland. The side effects are very minimal compared to other drugs.
Your TSH came back to normal may be because of thyronorm supplementation.
However long term use of thyronorm can cause minor side effects like like
1.Irregular menstrual periods
2. Diahrrea
3.Palpitations
4.Sleep problems (insomnia)
5.Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.
6. Appetite or weight changes.
Most of these effects are usually temporary and your body gradually adapt to thyronorm.
Do TSH assay every three months and you can gradually bring down the dose of thyronorm. Never stop thyronorm abruptly a it can cause catastrophic effects.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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What Are The Side Effects Of Thyronorm?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Thyronorm is the brand name of levothyroxine. It is quite similar to natural thyroid hormone produced by own thyroid gland. The side effects are very minimal compared to other drugs. Your TSH came back to normal may be because of thyronorm supplementation. However long term use of thyronorm can cause minor side effects like like 1.Irregular menstrual periods 2. Diahrrea 3.Palpitations 4.Sleep problems (insomnia) 5.Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest. 6. Appetite or weight changes. Most of these effects are usually temporary and your body gradually adapt to thyronorm. Do TSH assay every three months and you can gradually bring down the dose of thyronorm. Never stop thyronorm abruptly a it can cause catastrophic effects. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain