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I was given 50/100mcg of levothyroxine alternating days by my dr , there was nothing wrong with my thyroid. my dr told me to stop taking it cold turkey after i complained about side effects. 5 weeks have gone by how much longer will side effects last?

Q: i was given 50/100mcg of levothyroxine alternating days by my dr , there was nothing wrong with my thyroid. my dr told me to stop taking it cold turkey after i complained about side effects. 5 weeks have gone by how much longer will side effects last?

: Side effects of stopping a low-dose of thyroid medicine or even a regular dose should go away within a month.

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Side effects of stopping a low-dose of thyroid medicine or even a regular dose should go away within a month.

Answered 7/4/2021

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A member asked:

I was given 50/100mcg of levothyroxine alternating days by my dr , there was nothing wrong with my thyroid. my dr told me to stop taking it cold turkey after i complained about side effects. 5 weeks have gone by how much longer will side effects last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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