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I've been on 75mcg of levothyroxine 6 days total now. i'm having heart fluttering and anxiety. can i stop taking until my doc is back from vacation?
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Yes!: If you've never been on thyroid replacement before, it's entirely possible that starting on that dose could cause palpitations in susceptible people. In such cases, it's recommended that you start at 25, then 50, then 75 with at least 1-2 weeks between dose changes. I'd stop for now and talk further with your doctor.
Answered 8/17/2013
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