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Is taking phentermine healthy when taking pills for hypothyroidism?
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Phentermine: Has risks which you should discuss w/your doctor and only works as long as you are taking it, but no longer. There is no additional risk when taking brand name T4 replacement, as long as your thyroid levels are kept in the normal range.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: If hypothyroid will need thyroid medication. It will be okay to take phetermine. Mildful that if you take more thyroid medication and become hyperthyroid you could have increased palpitations or heart rate, jittery, hypertension and insomnia. Also they are not to be takingthem at the same time. Synthyroid to be taking 1 before any other med or food. It is not advisable take synthroid (thyroxine) for weightlos.
Answered 2/20/2014
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