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Question

I have been using thyroid pills to try to lose weight. AND for now it's working...

Are there any side effects I should keep in mind?

Thank you for the advisories to stop, but i live in LA...and for those of you who don't know, LA is CRUEL to the overweight. Almost everyone here abuses drugs (usually the illegal ones) not because they are druggies or crackheads, but because they NEED to be thin.

I am at least using something made in a legal lab, I just wanted to know what I had to be on the lookout for. Thanks though....

Answer 1

Central Nervous System: insomnia, irritability, nervousness, headache
Cardiovascular: cardiovascular collapse (heart attack), arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), tachycardia (racing heartbeat), angina pectoris (chest pain), hypotension or hypertension,
Gastrointestinal: cramps, diarrhea, vomiting
Dermis: hair loss, sweating, hyperthyroidism, menstral irregularities
Metabolism: weight loss, heat intolerance,
Musculoskeletal: accelerated bone maturation in children (you'll be short)

Answer 2

Any chemical/hormonal change in your body which is not natural should cause concern. Your Thyroid is a very important gland. and taking pills which eliminate it's effectiveness could cause it to quit working, or at the very best slow it down. Then once you remove yourself from the pills, you will gain more weight, and the possibility for nasty side effects are more than likely to occur.

Answer 3

If these were perscribed by a doctor because you have a thyroid problem, than it's normal. My sister in law lost weight on the pills, but she has inactive thyroid glands. If you don't have a thyroid problem, than you're asking for trouble. All kinds of problems can develop.

Answer 4

It is also possible to have too much thyroid hormone. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these signs of too much thyroid hormone occur: diarrhea, headache, heat intolerance, irritability, menstrual changes, nervousness, trouble sleeping, heavy sweating, unusual weight loss.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest/jaw/left arm pain, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, trouble breathing with exercise, swelling of the arms/legs, extreme weakness.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 5

of course. there are always side effects to medication. i advise you to go to your doctor and talk to him/her about this. you can go to a dietrician or nutritionist for ways to lose weight instead of doing what you're doing now. you're endangering your life and if (God forbid) something serious happens to you because of what you're doing now, think about all the things your family will have to go through. i think you'd rather be a bit overweight and live to a content age then pop pills, damage your thyroid, get stuck with some sickness, suffer the rest of your life and die young. i think i'll let you decide which path you want to go down.

Answer 6

There is usually side effects to every kind of legal and illegal drug but hopefully there isn't a bad case of side effects to the pills you are taking.

Answer 7

Are you crazy? Stop immediately before it's too late! What you are doing is very dangerous and not something to be taken lightly. There are so many other healthy ways to lose weight. Talk to your health care professional. The sooner the better!

Answer 8

I believe that when you actually don't need the medication it can affect your heart. You should also look into other side effects. Proper nutrition and fun exercise are the key to you achieving healthy weight. Dangerous if you ask me.

Answer 9

Side effects of too much thyroid hormone include:

* Heart palpitations.
* Nervousness.
* Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
* Shaking (tremors).
* Frequent bowel movements.
* Too much weight loss.
* Discomfort in warm weather.
* Bone thinning (osteoporosis) if the dose is too high for a long time.

Answer 10

in every box of thyroid pills you should find a consumer info sheet like this:

WARNING: Thyroid hormones, including SYNTHROID, either alone or with other therapeutic agents, should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss...