Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during their levothyroxine treatment
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Note that levothyroxine isn’t intended
Dangerous side effects or death can occur from the misuse of levothyroxine, especially if you are taking any other weight-loss medications or appetite suppressants
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However, it is important for individuals taking Synthroid to follow their healthcare provider's instructions closely and to report any unusual symptoms or side effects promptly
Common side effects of Synthroid include headache, nervousness, tremors, and changes in appetite
Blurred or double vision; dizziness; eye pain; lack or slowing of normal growth in children; limp or walk favoring one leg; pain in the hip or knee; seizures; severe headache; Some side effects of levothyroxine may occur that usually do not need medical attention
In some cases, increased skin peeling may occur, which may be particularly serious in patients which already have skin problems as a
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Levothyroxine comes in three forms: an oral tablet, an oral capsule, and an injectable solution This medicine may affect fertility
Most side effects associated with Levoxyl or levothyroxine products are mild and reversible once the dose has been properly adjusted
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Blurred or double vision; dizziness; eye pain; lack or slowing of normal growth in children; limp or walk favoring one leg; pain in the hip or knee; seizures; severe headache; Some side effects of levothyroxine may occur that usually do not need medical attention
This medication is available in tablet form and is usually taken once a day, about 30 minutes before breakfast, on an empty stomach, every morning
In very rare cases, a severe underactive thyroid may lead to a life-threatening condition called myxoedema coma
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you
Serious side effects are rare but may include chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, or allergic reactions
The recommended starting dose of levothyroxine sodium in newborn infants is 10 - 15 mcg/kg/day
(Levothyroxine) side effects
Adverse reactions other than those attributable to hyperthyroidism due to therapeutic overdose are rare
Notify your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Synthroid including rapid heartbeat, fluttering in your chest, or chest pain
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