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Synthroid Affect On Liver
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My liver enzymes are 40 U/L. Is this high? How does antibuse affect the liver? How does lovistatin affect the liver?
Which one?: There are two liver enzymes that are monitored. Either way the value you gave is within normal limits. Lovastatin can cause liver enzymes to go up and liver enzymes need to be monitored when you are started on Lovastatin or similar medications initially. Antabuse (disulfiram) is used to help alcoholics quit drinking. It affects how alcohol is metabolized in the liver, but does not affect the liver itself. ...Read more
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Liver (Definition)
This organ plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification. It lies below the diaphragm in the abdominal-pelvic region of the abdomen. It produces bile, an alkaline compound which aids in digestion via the emulsification of ...Read more
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Can taking ssris over long period >8yrs impact liver functiondue to serotonin's impact on liver?
Get tested: Whenever on a medication for a long period of time, blood should be tested for any possible adverse side effects. ...Read more
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What effect does cod liver oil have on warfarin?
Interaction: There have been reported rises in inr in fish oil ingesting patients, if you take cod liver oil, your inr must be monitored closely to see what the effect is in the individual; wouldn't recommend it. ...Read more
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Can goiters on thyroid affect singing?
Usually not: Goiters usually grow out, not in, and do not affect vocal cords, trachea, or esophagus. Sometimes, big nodular goiters in the elderly can do this, but not usually. However, if the goiter is producing either hyper or hypothyroidism, that can certainly affect the vocal cords. Hypothyroidism could turn you from an alto into a tenor.... Or more. ...Read more
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Taking medicines to cholesterol will it anyway affect the liver or other parts? Whether atorlip 5 mg affect liver?
Rare: 1 in 100, 000 people develop severe liver disease which is easily detected with routine blood samples. A more common side effect is muscle aching which resolves with dose reduction (but you're already on a very tiny dose which is unlikely to cause side effects). ...Read more
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How does coffee and/or caffeine affect the thyroid? Could it mask hypothyroidism on blood tests?
Caffeine and Thyroid: There is no affect on the thyroid or on blood tests for the thyroid on caffeine. ...Read more
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Taking ptu (propylthiouracil) for overactive thyroid and Clomid also; does smoking affect thyroid hormones?
Eye disease: Smoking will greatly increase your risk for developing grave's exophthalmopathy. Essentially, the eyes are pushed out because of immune deposits behind them. This will make it difficult for you to close your eyes. People go blind from this depending on severity. We don't understand why smoking increases your risk but it does. ...Read more
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Will diet pills affect my Synthroid (thyroxine) medication. I'm looking into the natural garcinia pill. But i take Synthroid (thyroxine) for thyroid.
No Diet Pills work: Please save your money. There is still no diet pill that will really lead you to real and lasting weight loss. Please do not be gullible to this one more product designed to take money from the overweight. ...Read more
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Should i stay on quetiapine regardless of raised liver enzymes?
Depends: Raised liver enzymes may be attributable to a number of causes and drugs. Staying on this drug must be determined by you and your physician. The amount of "raise" over normal is key to making this determination. A small increase may not be a cause for alarm. ...Read more
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Does lexepro damage the liver? (i'm on 10 mg dosing)
Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro (escitalopram) specifically is not known for elevating liver enzymes (valium is more likely) but most meds r metabolized by the liver; so there is potential for liver damage if used in combination with many other drugs or if taken in high doses. 10 mg is low dose; so u don't need to worry. Of course, do not take it or valium with alcohol. ...Read more
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Can taking acai berry affect my thyroxine levels?
No : It won't affect anything. It also won't help you prevent or treat any medical problem, or lose weight. The only thing that will get smaller is your wallet. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet. ...Read more
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On 50 mcg of Synthroid (thyroxine) for mild hypothyroidism. I also have high blood press and tachycardia. In on topeol for. Could Synthroid (thyroxine) cause cardiac effects?
Unlikely: Synthroid (thyroxine) can cause high blood pressure and tachycardia if the dose is too high. The only way to prove this is to check your thyroid level. If the level is normal, i would look for another etiology for the symptoms above. Synthroid (thyroxine) 50 mcg is a very low dose and is unlikely to be the cause for your symptoms. See your doc to get your labs check. Good luck. ...Read more
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What kind of effect does billary dyskenisia have on liver function test?
LIVER ENZYMES&ALKALI: There may be elevation of liver enzymes and alkaline phosphatase.Also some may have elevation of amylase and lipase, if pancreas is involved. ...Read more
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Does Nexium (esomeprazole) affect the liver?
Rarely: Studies have shown that Nexium (esomeprazole) rarely affects the liver, less than 1%. ...Read more
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I am on 25 mcg levothyroxine.Does the medicine affect the thyroid blood test level? should I skip the dose of levothyroxin the day of blood test?
Yes, No.: Yes the medicine changes the level of the blood test. That is why you are taking it, because your thyroid has tested as under-active. It takes about 6 weeks for your blood test to reflect the impact of your medication so, no, not taking the medicine on the day of a test will not effect the test one way or the other. ...Read more
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I'm on metoprolol, benicar, omeorazole, allegra, synthroid, (thyroxine) and ativan. Will any of these cause liver kidney or electrolyte issues? Or cardiac issues?
Unlikely: I guess the answer depends on whether you are a glass half empty or a glass half full person. You are not likely to have any of those adverse effects from the medications you listed, however there is no medication that is not associated with rare liver toxicity, and several of the medications on the list might have some of the other side effects you listed. Rarely. ...Read more
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Dessicated thyroid effect on weight?
Thyroid function: It depends on how you respond to variability in your thyroid function. Dessicated thyroid is known for its variability in thyroid hormone concentration from pill to pill. If you take too much, you might stay the same weight, gain, or, lose depending on your caloric intake and energy expenditure. Studies have not shown any benefit when compared to levothyroxine. ...Read more
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Had TT in 2008. On synthroid (thyroxine). Can menopause affect synthroid (thyroxine) dose? TSH went from 3 to 7.2. Any other reason TSH would change so drastically? 59yo
At 59: At 59 I would expect that it has been more than a year since your last period. If so, you female hormone levels should be stable at this point and not changing so it is unlikely that this is the cause of the rise in your TSH. The THS level can be effected by changes in your medications including changing from one generic for synthroid (thyroxine) to another. Talk to your doctoe about what might be going on. ...Read more
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Can aspartame cause elevated liver enzymes? 6 cans of diet Pepsi a day roughly any effect on liver ? Thanks
YES- it is TOXIC: Aspartame is a toxic chemical that I believe should never have been approved. It can cause liver inflammation & elevated enzymes- see http://bit.ly/1iLpYSa & http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/08/03/just-how-bad-is-aspartame.aspx Aspartame is linked to weight gain, increased risk of diabetes & heart disease etc. Anyone who wants to enjoy good health should NEVER consume it! ...Read more
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Raised Liver ALT&GGT,no history of being raised before - don't drink. Only new med is thyroxine.Bilrub,ALP,protein,albumin,globulin normal.why raised?
How raised?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would have been helpful to have the actual values. As a rule of thumb, it the values are more three times the normal limit, it is not an emergency and you may see your doctor at your convenience. ...Read more
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Can it be possible for Synthroid (thyroxine) to cause liver enlargement ?
Yes: In a recent review of 85, 248 people taking synthroid (thyroxine) and reporting side effects, 210 of them reported enlarged liver (0.25%). It was noted to be more common in women than in men and was most common in the age group over 60. People with enlarged liver had been on synthroid (thyroxine) anywhere from 1 month to 2 years. ...Read more
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I have non-alcoholic fatty liver and need to have my Thyroid Removed. Should I be taking Armour or Synthroid (thyroxine)?
Synthroid (thyroxine): You should take Synthroid (thyroxine) because it has been more thuroughly tested to deliver the specified amount of medication and most doctors know how to dose Synthroid (thyroxine) and not Armour. ...Read more
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I'm on bystolic (nebivolol). Synthroid and omeorazole daily. I got blood work and my liver enzymes were in range but still higher than normal. Ast-32 and alt- 42. Is it one of my meds?
Bystolic (nebivolol): www.epocrates.com suggests monitoring lfts if you take bystolic (nebivolol) but there's no mention of this for either synthroid or omeprazole. With that said, non-alcoholic fatty liver is a consequence of being overweight/obese so if that describes you, that would be the better choice (rather than stopping bystolic (nebivolol)) since losing weight could then lower your blood pressure, too. Chat w/your prescribing doc. ...Read more
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I'm on metoprolol, benicar, omeorazole, allegra, synthroid, (thyroxine) and ativan. Will any of these cause liver kidney or electrolyte issues? Or cardiac issues?
Unlikely: I guess the answer depends on whether you are a glass half empty or a glass half full person. You are not likely to have any of those adverse effects from the medications you listed, however there is no medication that is not associated with rare liver toxicity, and several of the medications on the list might have some of the other side effects you listed. Rarely. ...Read more
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Can these meds cause ^ liver enzyme? Synthroid losartan prednisone Paxil (paroxetine) Xanax calcitriol calcium citrate amox-clav singulair advair, and multivit
Liver Damage: I would believe it is alcohol first and the vitamins and supplements second. ...Read more
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Last night i had painful cramps in lower abdomen.The pain seemed to move with my bowel movement but stopped once i pooped.I take 75mcg Synthroid (thyroxine) daily?
If it is one: Episode of pain that resolved with a bowel movement, i would not worry. If this becomes a recurrent problem, however, you should consult with your doctor. It is not likely that your synthroid (thyroxine) has anything to do with it. ...Read more
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What will happen if I don't take my thyroxine medication?
Hypothyroid: Hi. If you're hypothyroid and don't take your l-thyroxine, you'll be untreated hypothyroid...but somehow, I betcha knew that! ...Read more
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What are the side affects if i don't take my thyroxine medication?
Many: Most common, overtime, constipation, fatigue, dry skin, fatigue, increased [water] weight. ...Read more
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Is there an alternative to Synthroid (thyroxine) that doesn't have to be taken daily?
Possible: Levothyroxine (t4) has a long 1/2 life (up to 10 days in new hypothyroidism) so it is possible to dose a higher dose less often (e.g. 100mcg every other day). The problem we run into is compliance issues: many patients tend to forget to take their pills unless it is given once daily. ...Read more
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Can Synthroid (thyroxine) be used for people who doesn't eat enough to increase their appetite?
Abusing meds: No. The opposite would happen.
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Im on 100mc Synthroid (thyroxine) my th levels are normal but it seems i still can't make it through the day?
Define normal: There is a lot of controversy about what exactly constitutes "normal" thyroid labs. If the TSH is between 0.5 and 2.5, i agree that it is time to look for for other causes. If above or below this, adjusting the thyroid dose to tweak the TSH into this range may improve your symptoms. ...Read more
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I have hipothroid. If T 4 level is 12.9 what should I do?I am 49 yrs& taking medicine Thyroxine 100mcg since20 yrs.
TSH:
If your are on Thyroxine, you should have a TSH drawn. TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone is the signal from the brain which tells your thyroid to secrete thyroxine. When you are taking thyroxine the appropriate dose should normalize the TSH level.
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My dr priscribed me 37.5mcg thyroxine dose.i don't want cut 75mcgpill so can i take 75mcg pill every second day for same result?
Yes: Thyroid hormone has a very long "half-life". It will make no difference taking 75 mcg very other day vs 1/2 pill every day. However, a dose of 37.5 mcg daily is a very small dose for someone in your age group. If 75 mcg was too high a dose, you could be on 50 mcg as the next step down. ...Read more
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Fnp wants to raise my Synthroid (thyroxine) from 50 mcg to 75. I don't understand the mechanics behind this medicine. Can you explain?
TSH: Hi. Your FNP probably tested your TSH and found it to be high on your current dose of 50 mcg/day. TSH is the pituitary hormone that reflects thyroid status (assuming normal pituitary function); if TSH is hi, your pituitary is trying to push your thyroid to make more thyroid hormone, but your thyroid is damaged and can't. Therefore, you give more Synthroid (thyroxine) until the TSH is down in the normal range ...Read more
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My dr priscribed me 37.5mcg thyroxine but i can't cut 75mcg pill equal so can i take 75mcg pill every other day for same result it is right?
37.5: 75 every day should be OK. When you get your next meds from your pharmacy make sure there is a line down the middle of the pill that makes it easy to break (not cut) in two. ...Read more
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I haven't taken my Synthroid (thyroxine) in about a month. Since that month I have gained 25lbs. Is it because i'm off my synthroid (thyroxine)?
Probably two reasons: If you have been prescribed synthroid or levothyroxine replacement therapy, then your body likely needs thyroid hormone therapy to maintain normal thyroid levels. When you stop synthroid, and the thyroid levels become very low, you can then gain weight from two major factors: fluid retention, and slowed metabolism. Please check with your doctor to discuss what dose of synthroid you should restart. ...Read more
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I started synthroid (thyroxine) 25 mcg 2.5 wks ago for hypo. The last few days, Ive felt very full (almost sick) when I don't eat much. Is this related? Why?
Unrelated: You've started on the smallest dose of Synthroid (thyroxine) and is certainly not causing early satiety..If this feeling doesn't pass in the next few days,go c ur doc. ...Read more
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T have a headache. Could Synthroid (thyroxine) be the cause?
Very unlikely: Synthroid is giving you levothyroxine, a naturally occurring compound that the thyroid normally makes. It is remotely possible (< 1% chance) that the headache could be due to a reaction to the dye in the pills. If so, then switching to 50 mcg pills (may need more than 1 per day) would eliminate the headaches. ...Read more
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