A 40-year-old member asked:
Is one of the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) insomnia?
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Dr. William Holmesanswered
Child Psychiatry 36 years experience
Possible: Levoxyl (thyroxine) can potentially cause insomnia, especially at higher doses.
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Dr. Michelle Zetoonyanswered
Sleep Medicine 20 years experience
Theoretically: This is medication used to treat hypothyroid or thryoid replacement. Usually taken first thing in morning without other medications. If thyroid levels are up too high, can see insomnia. Usually the medication itself does not cause significant degree of insomnia.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What are side effects of too much levoxyl (thyroxine)?
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Hyperthyroid: Too much Levoxyl (thyroxine) can give you the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Most importantly it can cause osteoporosis . You can have a rapid heart rate, tremor, diarrhea , hair loss, elevated blood pressure, anxiety and weight loss among others. It is important if you are on this medication to see your doctor regularly and check your thyroid levels.
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