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I started .05 of synthroid (thyroxine) about a week ago. first day i felt fine. everyday after the first i have had migraine like headaches with a kind of eye pai?

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DISCUSS WITH YOUR MD: Discuss it with the prescribing physician and he may change the brand to a different one.

Dr Kalt agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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