Go back and speak with your doctor. You might need to adjust the thyroid medication or be given additional help for the hot flashes.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
You know what? I realized that my Synthroid was causing me to sweat and have hot flashes! Here are some side effects that you are supposed to report to your doctor:
headache;
sleep problems (insomnia);
nervous or irritable feeling;
fever, hot flashes, sweating;
changes in your menstrual periods;
appetite changes, weight changes;