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Just started on synthroid (thyroxine) (finally!!!) how long before sx improve? what s/e should watch for or expect
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About 6-8 weeks : It takes about 6-8 weeks. Then you should have to repeat blood tests to see if the dose is right
Answered 3/27/2016
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