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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Body's functions slow down. Some of the most common symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland are:tirednessfeeling colddifficulty concentratingweight gainfeeling depressedLevothyroxine is a synthetic version of thyroxine. You take levothyroxine tablets to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism. How long does levothyroxine take to work? Levothyroxine starts working straight away, but it may be several weeks before your symptoms start to improve and you feel any different. How long will I take levothyroxine for? Treatment with levothyroxine is usually lifelong. If you stop taking levothyroxine your symptoms are likely to come back. Are there any long term side effects? Yes, it's safe to take levothyroxine for a long time, even many years. However, high doses of levothyroxine over a long time can sometimes cause weakening of the bones (osteoporosis).This should not happen if you are on the right dose. It's important to have regular blood tests to make sure your dose is not too high. Will it affect my fertility? There's no evidence to suggest that taking levothyroxine reduces fertility in either men or women.However, speak to a pharmacist or your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant as they may want to review your treatment. Can I drink alcohol with it? Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking levothyroxine. Alcohol does not affect how this medicine works.However, if you have side effects such as headaches, flushing or sweating with levothyroxine, alcohol may make these worse. Will it make me lose weight? One of the symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland is weight gain. So, once you start taking levothyroxine, you may lose weight as your body's hormones rebalance. Losing weight can also be a sign that your dose of levothyroxine is too high.Once your thyroid hormone levels have returned to normal, your tendency to gain or lose weight is the same as for people who do not have thyroid problems. Can I drive or ride a bike with it? Yes, levothyroxine does not affect your ability to drive or ride a bike. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? There are some foods and drinks that do not mix well with levothyroxine:drinks containing caffeine, like coffee, tea and some fizzy drinks, can reduce the amount of levothyroxine your body takes in. Leave at least 30 minutes after taking levothyroxine before you drink them.calcium-rich foods, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt and broccoli, can reduce the amount of levothyroxine your body takes in. Leave at least 4 hours between taking levothyroxine and eating calcium-rich foods.soya in food and supplements may stop levothyroxine working properly. If you regularly eat soya or take soya supplements your doctor might need to do extra
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