HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My levothyroxine was just inc due to a tsh of 20.76. i have taken 11 doses. should i still be depressed and anxious? could it be something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

It's possible: It usually takes about 6-8 weeks to see changes in repeat labs (esp. TSH levels) after a dose adjustment. If you continue to have symptoms after normalizing your thyroid hormone levels, consider seeing a mental health specialist. While hypothyroidism can be a cause/ worsens depression, it is NOT typically associated with anxiety.

Answered 8/9/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Dx'd hypothyroid (TSH 28,negative antibodies) at 10y/o and on Levothyroxine since. Tested again and still neg antibodies. What could be cause of hypo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

On 200mcg levothyroxine TSH is .4 still gaining lots of weight, very tired all the time.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My TSH is 7.14, I'm taking 0,25 mcg of Levothyroxine sodium, should I double the dose up and take two tablets?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Doc upped my dose of levothyroxine and my TSH went from 7 to 21, T4 stayed about the same. Why is this? It makes no seance

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I take cocodamol for short term (2-3 days) on small dose 8mg whilst being hypothyroid taking levothyroxine, last TSH test was 16?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Mom felt depressed/vertigo within few days of starting levothyroxine. I know it's normal until TSH is adjusted but I can't see her this way at all :((?
My doctor says my T3 (liothyronine) and T4 levels are okay but the TSH levels are still off, what are the causes? I am taking .088 levothyroxine daily (from .150 to .112 to current dose) 10 + years ago had a radio-active iodine procedure.
Hi, my tsh level was 0.915 several months and I lost about 20 to 25 lbs since. Does my levothyroxine dose need to change?
Is it pretty common to have normal TSH level (levothyroxine 12 yrs) but still be symptomatic?
IM 38 F WITH CONGENTAIL HYPOTHYROID. I TAKE 488MCG OF LEVOTHYROXINE DAILY AND MY TSH IS STILL 102.4. I FEEL AWFUL.SHOULD I BE WORRIED.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.