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Why can't people with hypothyroidism take diet pills?

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See details: How about starting an exercise and strength training program along with a low carbohydrate, low calorie diet? Diet pills have significant risks and should be avoided.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/25/2018

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How can I lose weight with hypothyroidism? I take 125 MCG of Synthroid and Ive tried everything. Diets and exercise?

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I had blood work done and my MVP is high at 13.2 everything else is within normal range. Im 25 year old female I eat an all plant based diet and Im active. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid 7 years ago I take levothyroxine 75mcg?

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I have hypothyroidism and I have no more medicine. I have requested a consultation, but first need to get my test done. I can't take my lab test before Wednesday, January 03, 2018 I am worried in the mean time? What do I do? Can I get a few pills?

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What is best time to take blood test for hypothyroid. with fasting/ any time of day/before having pills in the morning?

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