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I am stopping the levothyroxine today because i determined that it is causing me severe panic attacks. what is the best way to do this?
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Levothyroxine: If you are on correct dose of levothyroixine and you do need it for a medical condition, then stopping it will make you worse. You need medical attention for the severe panic attacks.
Answered 4/23/2014
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Decrease slowly and : Panic attacks can be a symptom of too high dose of levothyroxine, can also cause elevated blood pressure or elevated heart rate, contact your prescribing doctor now, decrease the dose by 50% in the meantime and go to the er if you feel any worst before you can see your doctor.
Answered 11/11/2014
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