You're experiencing the consequences of extreme hypothyroidism and the weird process of healing from the damage it causes
Without thyroid hormone, your body cannot function properly, which may result in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, excessive tiredness, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry, thick skin, increased The levothyroxine was increased because of your general symptoms of hypothyroid
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As you recently increased your dose of Synthroid (levothyroxine), it would be unlikely that the dose change is the cause of your symptoms
Brand names: Levoxyl, Synthroid, and Unithroid
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking levothyroxine: Less common The dosage of levothyroxine needs to be tailored for each individual and there is a fine line between taking too much thyroxine and toxic side effects, and having too little, resulting in symptoms of low thyroid levels
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It is administered to replace or provide more of the thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland
It may take one to three weeks before effects are seen
Levothyroxine is prescribed for people with an underactive thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism
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severe headache
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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It is essential to discuss any concerns or side effects with your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment option
This usually lasts a short period of time (temporary)