Thyroid Hormones (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine
may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur since they may indicate an overdose
or an allergic reaction:
Signs and symptoms of overdose
Chest pain; confusion; fast or irregular heartbeat; mood swings; muscle weakness; psychosis; restlessness (extreme); yellow eyes or skin; shortness of breath
For patients
taking this medicine for underactive thyroid:
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This medicine usually takes several weeks to have a noticeable effect
on your condition. Until it begins to work, you may experience no change in
your symptoms. Check with your doctor if the following symptoms continue:
Clumsiness; coldness; constipation; dry, puffy skin; listlessness; muscle aches; sleepiness; tiredness; weakness; weight gain
Other effects may occur if
the dose of the medicine is not exactly right. These side effects will go
away when the dose is corrected. Check with your doctor if any of the following
symptoms occur:
Changes in appetite; changes in menstrual
periods; diarrhea; fever; hand tremors; headache; increased sensitivity to heat; irritability; leg cramps; nervousness; sweating; trouble in sleeping; vomiting; weight loss Other side effects not listed
above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check
with your doctor.
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