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I have not taken my meds for a week and have a normal appetite then get back on my synthroid (thyroxine) and become ravenous ...any help for this ?
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Check TSH: You may not need the current dose or may not need synthroid (thyroxine) at all.Consult your doc & check lab work to regulate the dose of synthroid (thyroxine).
Answered 10/2/2014
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