Thyroxine- Side effect(s)

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.

Drug Name : Thyroxine

Thyroxine(Synthroid) generic is a thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer.
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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.

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.

Galactorrhea

Galactorrhea is the spontaneous breast milk production in a woman who is not pregnant or nursing a child. Around ninety percent of women with high levels of the hormone prolactin suffer from galactorrhea.

Thyroid Cancer

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Thyroiditis

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

Side effect(s) of Thyroxine

Drug Name : Thyroxine

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