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A member asked:

I started taking levothyroxin a week ago & i seem to have headaches everyday. the doc said that would happen for a few days. should i get it checked?

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Give the medication: A try before giving up on it, but yes, if the headaches do not go away, see your doctor.

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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