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Would synthroid (thyroxine) help me lose weight if used to lower my tsh number?
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Not the main: Purpose . The indication of synthroid (thyroxine) is to normalize your thyroid function so that you will not have the adverse effect of low thyroid state . If you are thinking about weight loss , the approach is different . There is not denying that you might lose weight but do not bet on it.
Answered 2/3/2016
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Yes: If your hypothyroid correcting the hypothyroidism will increase your BMR which will help you lose weight. However the use of thyroid hormone just to lose weight should be considered unhealthy and dangerous.
Answered 11/25/2016
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