what are the side effects of taking thyroid medication?
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['Fast heartbeat.', 'Sensitivity to heat.', 'Hunger.', 'Nervousness and anxiety.', 'Shakiness.', 'Sweating.', 'Thin skin and brittle hair.', 'Tiredness.']
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The main risk of thyroid medicine is if you take too much of it, you can get symptoms of an overactive thyroid, like: Fast heartbeat. Sensitivity to heat. Hunger.
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['Decreased Appetite.', 'Dizziness.', 'Drowsiness.', 'Generalized Weakness.', 'Headache.', 'Increased Eosinophils In The Blood.', 'Irritability.', 'Low Energy.']
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['dizziness, drowsiness;', 'tremors in your hands;', 'trouble walking;', 'dry mouth, increased thirst or urination;', 'nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;', 'rash; or.', 'blurred vision.']
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In some cases, Synthroid may lead to weight gain. This is because the drug can increase your appetite, which may make you eat more food than usual. It's also possible for you to gain weight if your dose of Synthroid isn't high enough for your body's needs.
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Hypothyroidism can cause depression, constipation, weight gain, dry skin, and more. Thyroid medication, such as Armour Thyroid, can also cause side effects, including: irregular menstrual periods.
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['nervousness, anxiety and irritability.', 'mood swings.', 'difficulty sleeping.', 'persistent tiredness and weakness.', 'sensitivity to heat.', 'swelling in your neck from an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre)', 'an irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations)']
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With certain forms of the medication that contain magnesium stearate and polyvinylpyrrolidone, an allergic reaction can occur. At high doses, signs of hyperthyroidism can occur and include increased heart rate, appetite, drinking, and urination, excitability, nervousness, and panting.
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It is also important to note that headache is a common side effect of levothyroxine use. In people with moderate to severe hypothyroidism, who would inherently require higher doses, the drug may, in fact, trigger headaches or worsen existing symptoms.
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In severe cases, very low levels of thyroid hormones can trigger a loss of consciousness and life-threatening drop in body temperature. Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause serious heart problems and brittle bones.
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['Sleep problems.', 'Decreased appetite.', 'Delayed growth.', 'Headaches and stomachaches.', 'Rebound (irritability when the medication wears off)', 'Tics.', 'Moodiness and irritability.']
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['drowsiness.', 'a lack of energy.', 'agitation.', 'headaches.', 'uncontrollable shaking (tremor)', 'hair loss or unwanted hair growth.', 'swollen gums.', "rashes – contact your GP or specialist if you get a rash, as it might mean you're having a serious reaction to your medicine."]
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['drowsiness, dizziness;', 'breast pain;', 'mood changes;', 'headache;', 'constipation, diarrhea, heartburn;', 'bloating, swelling in your hands or feet;', 'joint pain;', 'hot flashes; or.']
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In addition, it is impossible to avoid having too much thyroid hormone in the system soon after each dose of T3 is taken. High T3 levels can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as rapid heart beat, insomnia and anxiety. High T3 levels also can harm the heart and the bones.
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High iodine intakes can also cause thyroid gland inflammation and thyroid cancer. Getting a very large dose of iodine (several grams, for example) can cause burning of the mouth, throat, and stomach; fever; stomach pain; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; weak pulse; and coma.
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['nausea.', 'vomiting.', 'diarrhea.', 'loss of appetite.', 'weight gain.', 'sores in the mouth and throat.', 'constipation.', 'rash.']
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['Weight gain.', 'Restlessness.', 'Agitation.', 'Dry mouth.', 'Increased saliva.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Diarrhea.']