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What could be the effects of taking too much synthroid (thyroxine)?

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Being hyper: Too much synthroid (thyroxine) can make you feel hyper, cause diarrhea, weight loss, feeling hot or hot flashes, anxiety, poor sleep, heart pounding. Please speak with your doctor if you are having these symptoms.

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Answered 4/10/2017

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