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I've been taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine sodium for over a year for tsh 7. i'm having dizziness, exhaustion all the time, i struggle to walk body feels heavy, sweating too much and diarrhea, can the levothyroxine sodium cause these symptoms?

Q: i've been taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine sodium for over a year for tsh 7. i'm having dizziness, exhaustion all the time, i struggle to walk body feels heavy, sweating too much and diarrhea, can the levothyroxine sodium cause these symptoms?

: No but not getting enough can cause lots of things. Discuss with Dr who has seen and knows you.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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No but not getting enough can cause lots of things. Discuss with Dr who has seen and knows you.

Answered 7/12/2023

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A member asked:

I've been taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine sodium for over a year for tsh 7. i'm having dizziness, exhaustion all the time, i struggle to walk body feels heavy, sweating too much and diarrhea, can the levothyroxine sodium cause these symptoms?

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