Thyroid hormone is not a treatment for obesity, and people with normal thyroid function should not take levothyroxine. If you have a healthy thyroid and take levothyroxine, you could develop life-threatening side effects. This is particularly true if you take the drug with amphetamines.
Who should not take levothyroxine? Thyroid hormone is not a treatment for obesity, and people with normal thyroid function should not take levothyroxine. If you have a healthy thyroid and take levothyroxine, you could develop life-threatening side effects. This is particularly true if you take the drug with amphetamines.
Can I stop levothyroxine suddenly? You should not stop taking levothyroxine without your doctor’s knowledge and consent. Stopping this medication suddenly could lead to a withdrawal effect in the body, which amplifies your chances of developing side effects to the medication.
What would cause a thyroid to stop working? There are a number of conditions which can cause the thyroid gland to stop functioning properly. These conditions range from cancer to goiter to conditions which cause the thyroid gland to produce too little or too much thyroid hormone.
What are the effects of stopping thyroid medication? Symptoms associated with stopping thyroid medication include: Worsening of brain fog. Increased fatigue. Increased weight gain. Increased menstrual irregularity. Increased hair loss. Worsening of constipation or GI issues.
Who should not take levothyroxine?
Who should not take levothyroxine? Thyroid hormone is not a treatment for obesity, and people with normal thyroid function should not take levothyroxine. If you have a healthy thyroid and take levothyroxine, you could develop life-threatening side effects. This is particularly true if you take the drug with amphetamines.
What should I know before taking levothyroxine?
To make sure levothyroxine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- a thyroid nodule;
- heart disease, a blood clot, or a blood-clotting disorder;
- diabetes ( insulin or oral diabetes medication doses may need to be changed when you start taking this medicine);
- kidney disease;
- anemia (lack of red blood cells);
- osteoporosis, or low bone mineral density;
- problems with your pituitary gland; or
- any food or drug allergies.
What foods interfere with levothyroxine? Food can interact with levothyroxine. That is, when taking levothyroxine, a person should avoid certain foods such as those high in fiber, infant soy formula and walnuts. These foods affect the way the body absorbs levothyroxine.
When should I take levothyroxine? It’s best to take levothyroxine at same time of day every day to keep constant levels in the body. Typically it is best to take 1/2 to 1 hour before breakfast in an empty stomach. Some foods can actually decrease the absorption of levothyroxine.
