Title: Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More
Headings: Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More
Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More
evothyroxine and you are wondering about side effects
Understanding The Side Effects of Levothyroxine & What Causes Them
contains the active ingredient Thyroxine
Hypothyroidism is a hormone imbalance
Medications like birth-control pills contain altered hormone equivalents
exact same as the hormone that your body produces
'natural' thyroid hormones such as NDT
You are reacting to fillers, dyes, preservatives or other inactive components of the medicatio
You are taking the right medication but your dose is not sufficient
You are taking the right medication but your dose is too high
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Foods to Avoid if you have Thyroid Problems:
The Complete List of Thyroid Lab Tests:
Understanding Inactive Ingredients
Some of these dyes (especially Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) may cause hypersensitivity reactions and health problems in certain people
different type of T4 medication like Tirosint
Many patients react poorly to these fillers and dyes
Is Your Dose of Levothyroxine Right for Your Body?
especially those with specific genetic defects in the DIO2 gene
sometimes referred to as LT3 or triiodothyronine
"normal thyroid lab tests".
seek out combination thyroid medication
monitoring your lab tests
Your energy levels should be improving
Your weight should be dropping
Your hair, skin, and nails should be improving
Your mood should be improving
Your menstrual cycle should be more regular
Your joint pain or muscle soreness should be reduced
You should NOT be having constipation
Is Levothyroxine Causing me to Gain Weight?
given what we know about thyroid physiology
converted from the inactive T4 into the active T3
I have written about this phenomenon in this post and you can read more here if you want more information
You can also track your total T3 and free T3 levels as these levels tend to correlate well with your potential for weight loss
find a doctor willing to prescribe Natural Desiccated thyroid or Liothyronine
Is Levothyroxine Making my Hair Fall out?
all of the potential causes of hair loss in thyroid patients in this post
If you had hair loss PRIOR to taking levothyroxine and it was made WORSE by the medication then you may be experiencing a negative side effect
Negative Side Effects of Levothyroxine to Watch Out for:
Jittery sensation or nervous feeling
Insomnia or inability to fall asleep
Tremors or shaking/trembling of the hands
Worsening hair loss or hair thinning
Complete list of side effects of Levothyroxine:
More common and less serious side effects:
Do you need to Switch Medications?
switching to a T4 medication like Tirosint may dramatically help
use these tips to try and help you find a knowledgeable doctor
Conclusion
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Content: Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More
Levothyroxine Side Effects: Hair Loss, Weight Gain, Weight Loss & More
December 3, 2020 August 13, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs
If you just started l evothyroxine and you are wondering about side effects, I know what you are worried about: Is levothyroxine actually working for me? Why do I still feel bad if I'm on thyroid medication? How long will it take for me to start feeling BETTER? Are my new symptoms caused by levothyroxine? Why am I still gaining weight on thyroid medication? Are these symptoms normal? If you fall into any of these categories don't worry, because I'm going to go over each one of them.