Side effect(s) of Thyroxine

Read the side effects of Thyroxine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nervousness, excitability, tremor, muscle weakness, cramps, increased sweating, flushing, heat intolerance, headache, insomnia, rapid heart rate, palpitations, chest pain, excessive weight loss, menstrual irregularities, diarrhea and vomiting.

Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.

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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland makes excessive thyroid hormone. Grave's disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

Thyroid Cancer

"Shaped like a butterfly she sits within the neck," that's what an anonymous poet wrote about the thyroid gland but it can become cancerous and spread to other parts.

Hyperprolactinemia

Hyperprolactinemia is abnormally high levels of hormone Prolactin in the blood. This is normal in pregnancy, but, elevated levels when not pregnant or breastfeeding can affect normal menstrual function and fertility.

Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the most common type of thyroiditis.

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