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excess weight gain after taking antithyroid meds

by orndoc, Jun 04, 2008 06:41PM

After a year of taking methimazole and atenolol, I have gained a lot of weight, but get sick and nauseous after exercising. Is this normal, and what can I do to control my weight? I am a vegetarian and my whole life have been at an ideal weight and fitness level.

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by tm514, Jun 04, 2008 07:07PM

To: orndoc

How long has it been since you have had your thyroid levels checked? I remember when I was on Methimaole, I packed on a bunch of weight pretty quickly (maybe 15-20 lbs inside 2-3 weeks) because I had swung to be hypothyroid. A big switch from my extremely hyper state when I began the medication.

If you haven't had your thyroid levels checked in the last few weeks, I'd call your doctor and ask to be tested.

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