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Why when i take my synthroid (thyroxine) thyroid medicine it makes me gain weight, i still be tired, cold i take iron pills, vitamin, do that surpose to happen, my medicine not working, doctor says i am find?
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Try another med: Some patients just don't respond well to basic thyroid replacement (like levothyroxine). Consider using an alternative like Armour Thyroid or tirosint. If your physician is uncomfortable with this, consider seeing an endocrinologist.
Answered 9/27/2016
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