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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
7 days on Levothyroxine. Could side effects still occur?
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
7 days on Levothyroxine. Could side effects still occur?
by ThyroLo, Nov 30, 2005 12:00AM
Hello. I have been on Levo. 44 mcgs for 7 days now with NO side effects. I am going to titrate up to the prescribed dose of 88 mcgs. Have should I titrate up? I am 260 lbs and my TSH was 13.9. Should I just start the whole pill?(full 88 mcg) right away, or take a full pill every other day, and a half pill in between for a week or so? Many thanks for your time. It is greatly appreciated. I am afraid of the cardiac side effects.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 30, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 30, 2005 12:00AM
