Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've been on 100 mcg levothyroxine for 12 years and i want to stop cold turkey. will i lapse into a coma? what's the worst that can happen and when?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Why: If you really have a poorly functioning thyroid gland, the med just provides something your body cannot make. If stopped, you would gradually become hypothyroid,slowing of your metabolism,weight gain,changes in heart rate, temperature sensitivity, stooling pattern, etc would be gradual. You would realize you need the med in time to reverse the change.
Answered 11/28/2017
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the repercusions of quiting Synthroid (thyroxine) "cold turkey"?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
TSH 0.02 (0.34-5.6), FT3 4.1 (4-6.6), FT4 13.2, Levothyroxine for 23 years (since 19). Dose 137.5mcg. Female, 5'6, 280lb. Symptoms: brittle nails, hair thinning, dry skin, constantly tired, muscle aches, cold. Why do I feel hypothyroid if TSH so low?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Levothyroxine stops working after 2 months, until dose is increased. Had 4 dose increases over a year. Why does it work for a while then stop?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Started as Hyper, had radiation 2x, been hypo for 13 years and have been on 250 mcg levothyroxine. Last blood shows me as hyper, how does that happen?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What happens if a eleven year old boy gets in a coma and wakes up 3 years later has he grown?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Free T4 is 58.6, free T3 is .9. Increase or decrease Levothyroxine? New PCP wants to double my Levothyroxine. One thyroid related coma, one was enough. Hypothyroid for over 30 years, in last year developed increasing hyperthyroidism. Thank you?
I was given 50/100mcg of levothyroxine alternating days by my Dr , there was nothing wrong with my thyroid. My Dr told me to stop taking it cold turkey after I complained about side effects. 5 weeks have gone by how much longer will side effects last?
I've been off my Synthroid (thyroxine) 50 mcg for three weeks now will i go into a coma or something? Will it damage my heart? I am starting meds again soon
Is it normal to be in a coma have a heart attack caused by thyroxine overdose?
What can or will happen if you just stop taking Synthroid (thyroxine) cold turkey?
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 questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
