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What Causes Insomnia And Nervousness Post Intake Of Liothyronine?

I was just reading side effects of Liothyronine t3 I started on 5 mcg and then increased to 10mcg twice a day but found I am having sleep difficulties nervousness feeling flat and heavy in the head . So I take one 10mcg once a day but think that is still too much . Does it need to be taken twice a day? Guess I need to go back on lower dose? Plus read where hair can fall out? I was put on it to lose weight as my reverse T3 was high can u advise ? Susan I am 61
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Presenting a history of insomnia nervousness flat and fullness of the head following the intake double dose of liothyronine I will suggest you have taken an overdose and manifesting a side effects of the medication

Regarding if you can take 10mcg daily I will advice you see your physician for re-evaluation of your drugs

Yes hair loss is one of the side effects of overdose of liothyronine

Hence please stick to your physician prescription of 5mcg twice daily

I hope this helps Regards
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What Causes Insomnia And Nervousness Post Intake Of Liothyronine?

Hello dear Greetings Presenting a history of insomnia nervousness flat and fullness of the head following the intake double dose of liothyronine I will suggest you have taken an overdose and manifesting a side effects of the medication Regarding if you can take 10mcg daily I will advice you see your physician for re-evaluation of your drugs Yes hair loss is one of the side effects of overdose of liothyronine Hence please stick to your physician prescription of 5mcg twice daily I hope this helps Regards