HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My thyroid levels are really high and i'm having trouble losing weight what can i do. and how can i get on synthroid (thyroxine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See your family doc,: Your levels will need to be tested and retested and Synthroid (thyroxine) may be prescribed depending on your TSH usually needs to be kept between 1-2. Free T4 is sometimes used for fine-tuning your doses.

Answered 7/26/2015

2.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have type 1 diabetes and I am also on high levels of thyroxine as my thyroid was removed. Can I expect a normal life expectancy or is it unlikely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Should i be concerned? Treated for pap thyroid ca 2 mos ago, started synthroid (thyroxine). Always have had issues with trying to lose weight now easy to lose...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How can I speed up my metabolism when i don't have a thyroid? Do I have a metabolism? I'm taking Armour Thyroid and levoxyl (thyroxine). I'm eating right and walking everday but i can't seem to lose weight.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

High TSH levels after thyroid cancer.Been on Synthroid (thyroxine) for 3 yrs and has been fine now all the sudden levels out of wack and lump in neck ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

High alkaline phosphatase, fatigue, weight gain, inflamed corneas! have thyroid condition on synthroid, (thyroxine) any ideas? My hair falls out a lot lately too!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have hypo-thyroidism, i take 150mg of synthroid, (thyroxine) i have gained 30 pounds in almost 2 months. how can i safely lose the weight as fast as possible?
I took too much Synthroid (thyroxine) trying to lose weight. Can i stop taking my Synthroid (thyroxine) for 3 days to get my levels back to normal? I currently take 50 mg, TSH 0.022, T4 14.84. I don't have a thyroid anymore.
Should a person with hyper thyroidism take typical thyroid medication like Synthroid (thyroxine)?
Ths level is 477 / had thyroid cancer 1991/ quit taking Synthroid (thyroxine) approx. 9 mo ago / is 477 dangerously high?
Does Synthroid (thyroxine) make you lose weight? I had my thyroid removed 6 months ago.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.