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I am on thyroxine for hypothyroidism , lately i have started to feel very anxious and have lost a bit of weight , could i be over medicated?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thyroid: Contact your prescribing doctor & ask about your thyroid function tests, also inform him/her about the symptoms.

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Answered 12/22/2012

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Possible: Simple thyroid function testing by your doctor should reveal that. Call your doctor's office to let them know your symptoms.

Answered 12/21/2012

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