Question 1

what are the medications used to treat hypothyroidism? should it be stopped after thyroid levels are normal or continued for life. can it be cured

Accepted Answer

Medications used to treat hypothyroidism: Most common medication is Levothyroxine , brand name = Synthroid.
The goal is to have  thyroid levels within normal limits-the blood test is  TSH.
Probably should be treated rest of your life, since Hypothyroid is not usually cured , but controlled.
Hypothyroid is usually due to decreased function due to prior viral infection,or no function due to prior surgical removal of thyroid gland

Question 2

do fish oil tablets help regulate good and bad cholesterol ? at what level of bad cholesterol should one start medications instead of relying on life style changes ?

Accepted Answer

A tough question: Guidelines: 
"Large-scale epidemiological studies suggest that individuals at risk for CHD benefit from the consumption of plant- and marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids, although the ideal intakes presently are unclear."

Basically, that's saying that they help but there's no clear evidence to suggest when or how to take them optimally. Fish oils decrease triglycerides - not all cholesterol.

Question 3

26yo male with fatigue + mental health issues (been trying medications for years w/ no luck even though life circumstances are good), and very low libido. all blood tests normal. could it be low t? levels from recent test: free - 12.4 total - 361?

Accepted Answer

: In general, someone with a total testosterone of 361 is in the normal range. This is unlikely to cause low libido or symptoms. Anxiety or depression are more likely. We usually recommend seeing a psychologist or mental health professional for evaluation and treatment

Question 4

27 yo female total cholesterol levels came back borderline high (204) . can life style changes help lower? when do you need cholesterol medication? my mom has high cholesterol and her dad died of a massive heart attack also high cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

: Cholesterol levels are only a small part of a larger picture of your overall health. Having high cholesterol is only one of the many possible risk factors for developing heart disease. However, ensuring you dedicate time for exercise daily and eating a healthy diet would be the first steps for anyone concerned with their longevity.

Question 5

what are some drugs/medications that can increase alt levels?

Accepted Answer

Partial list: The following is a partial list of the medications that can raise ALT. Statins, some antibiotics, some antidepressants, and some medications used for treating diabetes, tacrine, aspirin, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) and quinidine. So called herbal medications, such as milk thistle, can also raise ALT.
It would be prudent to check with your pharmacist, if any of the drugs you take may be toxic to liver.

Question 6

hello 
what to do if my prolactin level result is 49 ,is it high ? 
do i need medication ?

Accepted Answer

Not just yet: A prolactin of 49 is mildly elevated (normal 70.

Question 7

how can medications keep blood sugar levels low?

Accepted Answer

Severa means: Oral agents like Glucophage help the pancrease (pancrelipase) make more insulin maybe better quality insulin.
Insulin injections help get the glucose into the cells where it is needed

Question 8

what level of consistently elevated hypertension would warrant medication? doctors differ on this answer.

Accepted Answer

Standards have: Changed but anything over 140/90 for sure should be medicated.

Question 9

if on lexapro (escitalopram) and anxiety levels starts increasing again, dies the medication need to be adjusted?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sometimes a slight increase in an ssri like Lexapro (escitalopram) will make all the difference in the world.

Question 10

would taking medication for hypertension impact on measuring the level of alcohol in the blood ?

Accepted Answer

No: Should not have any effect.

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What are the medications used to treat hypothyroidism? should it be stopped after thyroid levels are normal or continued for life. can it be cured

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Do fish oil tablets help regulate good and bad cholesterol ? at what level of bad cholesterol should one start medications instead of relying on life style changes ?

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26yo male with fatigue + mental health issues (been trying medications for years w/ no luck even though life circumstances are good), and very low libido. all blood tests normal. could it be low t? levels from recent test: free - 12.4 total - 361?

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27 yo female total cholesterol levels came back borderline high (204) . can life style changes help lower? when do you need cholesterol medication? my mom has high cholesterol and her dad died of a massive heart attack also high cholesterol?

A member asked:

What are some drugs/medications that can increase alt levels?

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Hello what to do if my prolactin level result is 49 ,is it high ? do i need medication ?

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How can medications keep blood sugar levels low?

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What level of consistently elevated hypertension would warrant medication? doctors differ on this answer.

A member asked:

If on lexapro (escitalopram) and anxiety levels starts increasing again, dies the medication need to be adjusted?

A member asked:

Would taking medication for hypertension impact on measuring the level of alcohol in the blood ?

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