I've been on 25 mcg (0.25 mg) for almost two weeks. I do feel better (the depression has lifted and I have more energy), but my appetite has not decreased, but it has not increased, either. Will appetite decrease occur the longer I am on it? This is a secondary benefit I would like to kick in because I need to lose 20 or 30 pounds after the Christmas holidays.
2006-12-01 04:54:33 · 3 answers · asked by Diane 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
First do you have a thyroid disease.You should not take this medicine if you are just trying to lose weight. If you have a hyperthyroid then you will lose your appetite. If you are hypothroid then you may gain if you are not taking enough of the med. Your doctor will take a blood test to determine what amount you should be on. Please be careful!
2006-12-01 05:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What side effects may I notice from taking levothyroxine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•difficulty breathing, wheezing, or shortness of breath
•chest pain
•excessive sweating or intolerance to heat
•fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse rate
•nervousness
•skin rash or hives
•swelling of ankles, feet or legs
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•changes in appetite
•changes in menstrual periods
•diarrhea
•fever
•hair loss
•headache
•irritability
•leg cramps
•nausea, vomiting
•tremors
•trouble sleeping
•weight loss
2006-12-01 04:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you were symptomatically low, your appetite and energy were both supressed...as you return to homeostasis, your body energy needs will increase and so will appetite.
2016-05-23 08:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋