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My doctor says my levothyroxine dose is too high. can this cause any of my symptoms?

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Yes: Yes, it sure does sound like quite a few of these symptoms can be due to a too high dose of levothyroxine.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2017

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I was told by doc that im hypothyroid 4-5 months ago, i had no symptoms. I quit taking the levothyroxine 2 months ago i felt nervous. Is that ok?

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Hi doctor. I had a thyroidectomy 24 days ago and have been on 150mcg of levothyroxine. I was feeling pretty good up until yesterday. I've been very nauseous and feel kind of shaky on the inside. I've exhibited some symptoms of hypocalcemia, do I need to

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My thyroid numbers in January 2023 were within normal range. In July they were at 22. What could cause this? I'm taking levothyroxine 150. The doctor just added 25 more with a re-test in 2 months. I'm worried about cancer?

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On levothyroxine 1 l25, T4 .45 and T3 (liothyronine) 2.3 no symptoms. do I need to get the doctor to increase the T3 (liothyronine) level?

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Is it safe to take iron tablets prescribed by the doctor when I am on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism recent blood test says low iron?

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