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A member asked:
I have been on a 50 mcg dose of levothyroxine for two weeks. during this time i have also gained 10 lbs. are these two related? previously on 25 mcg.
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No: It is unlikely that an increase in thyroid hormone is causing your weight gain. If anything, 50mcg of levothyroxine would be more likely to make you lose weight than 25 mcg.
Answered 2/6/2016
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