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Hypothyroidism, prescribed synthroid & cytomel for decade+. ran out of meds for 2 mos. feel half dead. how long until meds help me feel normal again?

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Three weeks?: May take about three weeks or so for your thyroid levels to correct again. Once that happens, you should start feeling better.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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