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What will happen if i up my eltroxin dosage to 0.2mg instead of the 0.1mg i have been on for 8 years. i am always tired, hair loss etc. while on 1mg?

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Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

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Can become hyper: If your thyroid levels are right on 0.1 mg, then 0.2 mg will be definitely too much. It can make you slightly thyrotoxic. This can cause a racing heart, insomnia, anxiety, tremor and, yes, hair loss.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What will happen if i up my eltroxin dosage to 0.2mg instead of the 0.1mg i have been on for 8 years. i am always tired, hair loss etc. while on 1mg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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