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Insomnia causes weight gain. but i take levothyroxine to artificially regulate my metabolism and i lost a lot of weight. is it the synthroid?
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Synthroid: synthroid could be a contributing factor as well as 8 hours of sleep. multiple factors which you didnt state could be as well such as your diet and exercise regimens.
Answered 6/16/2018
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