What are the effects of taking too much synthroid?
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Side effects from Synthroid, other than overdose symptoms, are rare. People who are treated with Synthroid may initially lose some hair, but this effect is usually temporary. You may have an allergic reaction such as a rash or hives. Children may have an increase in pressure within the skull. Excessive dosage or a too rapid increase in dosage may lead to overstimulation of the thyroid gland. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any if the following symptoms. \n\n\nSymptoms of overstimulation:\nAbdominal cramps, anxiety, changes in appetite, change in menstrual periods, chest pain, diarrhea, emotional instability, fatigue, fever, flushing, hair loss, headache, heart attack or failure, heat intolerance, hyperactivity, increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, irritability, muscle weakness, nausea, nervousness, palpitations, shortness of breath, sleeplessness, sweating, tremors, vomiting, weight loss\n\n\nHope this helps! Let me know!
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What is hyperthyroidism? \n\nHyperthyroidism develops when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone controls your metabolism—how your body turns food into energy—and influences your heart rate, digestion, muscle and bone strength, and cholesterol levels. When you have too much thyroid hormone, all of your body's functions speed up. \n\nWhat causes hyperthyroidism? \n\nGraves' disease, also known in Europe as von Basedow's disease, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease, like many thyroid problems, often runs in families. \n\nHyperthyroidism can also be caused by thyroid nodules—growths in the thyroid gland—and by thyroiditis, which is inflammation of the thyroid gland. \n\nThis topic mostly focuses on hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease. However, many of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism are similar even when the causes are different.\n\nWhat are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism? \n\nYou may have hyperthyroidism if you:\n\nFeel nervous, moody, weak, or tired. \nHave hand tremors; have a fast or irregular heartbeat; or have trouble breathing, even when you are resting. \nAre sweating a lot, and have warm, red skin that may be itchy. \nHave frequent bowel movements. \nHave fine, soft hair that is falling out. \nLose weight even though you are eating normally or more than usual. \n\nHyperthyroidism symptoms are different depending on how old you are. For example, older adults may lose weight, not feel like eating, have an irregular heartbeat, or have chest pain. Symptoms can be easy to spot in some people and harder to notice in others.\n\nHow is hyperthyroidism diagnosed? \n\nDoctors diagnose hyperthyroidism by asking questions about your medical history, doing a physical exam, and ordering blood tests that tell how much thyroid hormone your body is making. \n\nHow is hyperthyroidism treated? \n\nThere are three treatments for hyperthyroidism. Antithyroid medication and radioactive iodine are the ones doctors use most often. Rarely, a person may have surgery. One or more of these treatments will lower your thyroid hormone levels and make you feel better. Once you have been treated for hyperthyroidism, you will need to have your thyroid hormone levels checked regularly, because there is always a chance that hyperthyroidism will come back. \n\nIf you do not get treatment, hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems, bone problems, and thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the thyroid gland releases a large amount of thyroid hormone in a short period of time.
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My husband and my daughter have hypothyroidism. Both of them are stabilized with 1.25. My daughter has different symptoms than my husband. My daughter does get depressed, weight gain, etc. Not being able to take most over the counter medicine she suffers with allergies and cold. Stay with synthroid. I have used generic med on her and it was like she wasn't taking any medicine at all. \nMy husband has the mood swings. They are the worse. He also had weight loss that was very low. That was before the medication. If your test show you are stable them from there you will be able to cope with anything. My husband's blood work  is good. I wish mine was as good. My daughter is pregnant. This mess with your medication. The baby needs more than you realize. My daughter has had this since 8 years old. It interferred with her growth. My husband had it for years but wasn't diagnosed until last year. He didn't think anything was wrong. I was the one that had to deal with his mood swings. He was about to go into a coma when the dr. finally found what was wrong. Take your medicine and do your tests regular and you will be fine.
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You're going to need to take thyroxin or another hormone replacement drug.  See an endocrinologist.
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Fun wow! Been there, doing that. Get some HRT that works for you. Exercise. Watch your diet. Your thyroid goes amuck. I chose not to take the synthroid and really watched my diet. Silly as it sounds, for the sleep problem, I took/take 2 benadryl before I hit the sack. Read and read! There are lots of good articles on the net addressing this. I was lucky, I didn't get hit till I was 55, but then I also had a baby in my forties.....so go figure. Good luck!!!!
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There are many drugs you can get and these are designed for people with low thyroid problems. However if you take these when you have no thyroid problems they WILL muck your body up. They can speed up your thyroid at first, but then your bodys natural balance will alter to try to make up for this drug and cause you to end up putting on weight. These thyroid drugs have long term effects and are related to heart palpitations and liver problems. Don't risk the side effects if your only problem is excess weight. You just need to eat less crap and eat more fruit and drink water. And to preserve your muscle keep up your protein levels eating low fat foods like white meat, fish, eggs, skimmed/semi skimmed milk, and small quantities of nuts which are not low fat but very nutritious.
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It is more likely to be hypertension secondary to hyperthyroidism.  In other words, hypertension is a symptom. Having something wrong with your tyhroid can cause high blood pressure and a racing pulse. You won't be able to treat your BP without treating your thyroid, although you may need to take BP lowering drugs in addition to thyroid medication.
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Hypothyroidism Symptoms \n\n   1.  Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.\n   2. A pathological condition resulting from severe thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.\n\n\nHypothyroidism\n\nA disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone causing a decrease in the rate of metabolism with associated effects on the reproductive system. Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty swallowing, mood swings, hoarse voice, sensitivity to cold, forgetfulness, and dry/coarse skin and hair. \n\nHypothyroidism FAQS :\n\nWhat are thyroid hormones?\nThyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly - formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part (isthmus).\n\nThe thyroid gland uses iodine (mostly available from the diet in foods such as seafood, bread, and salt) to produce thyroid hormones. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which account for 99.9% and 0.1% of thyroid hormones present in the blood respectively. However, the hormone with the most biological activity is T3. Once released from the thyroid gland into the blood, a large amount of T4 is converted into T3 - the active hormone that affects the metabolism of cells.\n\nThyroid hormone regulation- the chain of command\nThe thyroid itself is regulated by another gland that is located in the brain, called the pituitary. In turn, the pituitary is regulated in part by the thyroid (via a "feedback" effect of thyroid hormone on the pituitary gland) and by another gland called the hypothalamus.\n\nThe hypothalamus releases a hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which sends a signal to the pituitary to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In turn, TSH sends a signal to the thyroid to release thyroid hormones. If a disruption occurs at any of these levels, a defect in thyroid hormone production may result in a deficiency of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
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I have hypothyroidism & my doctor put me on Synthroid.
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When your thyroid is removed you go hypo thyroid. Actually you gain weight. You also get extremely tired, achy, dizzy and pale. You basically feel like crap. Until you get your synthroid or levothroid you won't feel like yourself.\n\nI'll be glad to answer more questions if you have them based on my personal experience. I'm now 3 weeks on my levothyroid meds.
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Nothing much, you just consuming extra protein. If you eat too much you will get fat or you will start to have health problems if the %% of set amino acids is over healthy set limits.
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The side effects relate to the dose and type of anabolic steroid you take and how long you take them/\n\nHealth problems such as high blood pressure, liver damage, heart damage can occur if you take large doses or take steroids for long periods.   More commonly you will get pimples, headaches and when you stop taking the steroids feel depressed and lose the muscle you gained.  Yor testicles will shrink and you will have trouble with your libido and getting it up.\n\nBuild your muscle naturally through smart hard work - it will last longer, look more sexy to the ladies and you will not have any touble in the sack if you get the opportunity!\nSteroids are for lazy losers who end up being fat slobs!!!
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Absolutely. When I was on lithium I was constantly hungry. I craved sweets all the time (which I normally don't do). I would have eaten my sneakers if someone doused them in chocolate. I gained at least 35 lbs. It also affected my thyroid which controls metabolism and that added to the weight gain. I'm still on Synthroid to correct that. They switched me to Lamictal - no weight gain. Lithium doesn't cause weight gain in everyone, but if it does for you, you'll continue to gain.
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking potassium chloride and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: \n      · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \n      · confusion; \n      · an irregular heartbeat; \n      · difficulty breathing; \n      · unusual fatigue, weakness, or heavy legs; \n      · abdominal pain or severe cramping; \n      · black, bloody, or tarry stools. \n •  Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take potassium chloride and talk to your doctor if you experience \n      · nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort; \n      · a rash; \n      · slight tingling in the hands or feet; or \n      · anxiety. \n •  Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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Mostly an upset stomach or diarrhea.  Long-term overuse has been linked to kidney problems, but nothing definitive.
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Removal of the bulk of the thyroid gland usually produces hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), unless the person takes thyroid hormone replacement.
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Usually, if you have a reaction to thyroid medication, it signifies that the dosage needs adjusted.  There are other thyroid meds so I am sure your doctor will put you on something else.  Meanwhile, there is nothing that you can do.  There are no OTC treatments and no changes in diet that will help.  The only current and effective treatment for  hypothyroidism is a prescribed medication.  I suggest you schedule an appointment with your doctor asap.