Question 1

5'2" & 165 - 170 lbs.  hypothyroid so take levothyroxine and also prozac (fluoxetine).  occasional pvcs that were checked and no cause found.can i take forskolin?

Accepted Answer

Forskolin: Not until you have discussed this with your doctor. You should also discuss weight loss with your doctor.

Question 2

i have a family history of hypothyroidism and a brief personal history with thyroid issues. can prozac (fluoxetine) adversely affect my thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Prozac (fluoxetine) can affect many endocrine systems but the thyroid is not one of them.

Question 3

how can i get over emotophobia? i take prozac and xanax (alprazolam) for panic disorder. but i panic once my stomach makes noises. im hypoglycemic n hypothyroid.

Accepted Answer

Emotophobia: The kinds of problems you're describing may be helped with medications, but my experience tells me they are much better treated with psychotherapy.  Panic attacks, for example, can typically be eliminated in a few sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy.  Get thee to a good psychologist.

Question 4

is 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) safe during pregnancy? not pregnant yet, but maybe in the future. itp, hypothyroidism, anxiety. on 50mcg levothyroxine and 20mg prozac (fluoxetine)

Accepted Answer

Category C: Risk can't be ruled out but pretty low-- it's been around longer than all the other Ssris &amp; no major problems noted--most ons in our area okay it the pts I've followed were ok through their pregnancies

Question 5

i need help with my anxiety and panic disorder. i'm currently taking prozac and klonopin for it. i also take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. is it safe to add l theanine with these meds? thank you for your time?

Accepted Answer

: Because you are already taking prozac and klonopin for those behavior problems I doubt of any supplemental benefit from theanine. I do not find interaction between theanine and levothyroxine.

Question 6

what can cause hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune, surgery: The most common cause is autoimmune thyroid disease, that is, the body makes antibodies against the thyroid. Thyroid surgery can cause it too. So can radiation therapy to the neck. Meds like amiodarone and some chemo can, too.

Question 7

what's the primary cause of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Several: But the most common is thyroid inflammation which damages the thyroid's ability to make sufficient hormone. Luckily, it's easy to diagnose and treat with brand name T4 replacement and it's like you never had a problem in the first place. See your doctor.

Question 8

can hypothyroidism cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I can't think of any relationship between the two.

Question 9

how does hypothyroidism cause siadh?

Accepted Answer

Likely complex...: Thyroid hormones have complex interactions with many parts of the whole body. Hypothyroidism can lead to hyponatremia or to both SIADH + hyponatremia. Being low in thyroid hormone can somehow lead to the release of anti-diuretic hormone from the pituitary gland, so one gets SIADH and the accompanying excess water in the body.

Question 10

does hypothyroid cause brittle hair?

Accepted Answer

May: Thyroid disease can cause many changes in your hair, including fragile brittle hair.

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5'2" & 165 - 170 lbs. hypothyroid so take levothyroxine and also prozac (fluoxetine). occasional pvcs that were checked and no cause found.can i take forskolin?

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I have a family history of hypothyroidism and a brief personal history with thyroid issues. can prozac (fluoxetine) adversely affect my thyroid?

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How can i get over emotophobia? i take prozac and xanax (alprazolam) for panic disorder. but i panic once my stomach makes noises. im hypoglycemic n hypothyroid.

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Is 20mg prozac (fluoxetine) safe during pregnancy? not pregnant yet, but maybe in the future. itp, hypothyroidism, anxiety. on 50mcg levothyroxine and 20mg prozac (fluoxetine)

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I need help with my anxiety and panic disorder. i'm currently taking prozac and klonopin for it. i also take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. is it safe to add l theanine with these meds? thank you for your time?

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What can cause hypothyroidism?

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