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Was just put on levothyroxine for my thyroid. are there any side effects to this and are there any pre cautions i should take? nervous abt taking it

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Dr. Laila Alamgir answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hypothyroidism: Please take levothyroxin early in the morning in empty stomach. You need to check the TSH level within 4- 6 weeks and then every 2-3 months depends on your blood level.

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Answered 6/28/2018

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