Hi. I have hypothyroidism and take Levothyroxin. Lately, my left hand primarily but my occasionally, my right one also trembles. In the last few months I ve experienced excessive hair loss, and my skin itches from the top of my head all the way to my toes. The itching occurs most of the time once I get in bed, and it often keeps me awake. I ve also lost 20 pounds in the last three months, intentionally, by cutting in half what I eat, but I ve always had a tough time losing weight so this is a bit unusual. Is it possible my thyroid medicine is causing these symptoms? I also take spironolactin and finesteride to help with my hair loss. I take two lowest dose HRTs and fluoxetine for depression.
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The given symptoms are not due to the thyroid medicine but it seems to be due to thyroid hormone changes and I would advise you to get done the thyroid test, it is likely that the dose of thyroid drug need to be increased.
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What Causes Hand Tremors While On Levothyroxine?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The given symptoms are not due to the thyroid medicine but it seems to be due to thyroid hormone changes and I would advise you to get done the thyroid test, it is likely that the dose of thyroid drug need to be increased. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.