I have hypothyroidism, is there any weight loss drug I can take?

Answer 1

No, you shouldn't mess with weight loss meds. What you need to do for weight loss to happen when you are hypothyroid is to get your morning TSH around 1.0 if on T4. If on T4/T3, then you need to get the free t4 midrange and the free t3 high in range. Once you do this, then reduce carbs and exercise and weight loss should be easier.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I also have hypothyroidism, and they put me on medication Levoxyl, and it is under control now. I lost 20 pounds in the first week of being on the medication. I changed some other things in my life as well.
I lost 105 pounds in 6 months. Here is how I did it.
1. Every morning get up and walk for 45 minutes. You can start with less time, but you want to get up to 45 minutes, and it must be fast walk. You want your heart rate to go up. It must be in the morning, it kick starts your metabolism.
2. I cut out Red Meat, and fatty foods. Boneless skinnless chicken breast, baked, or grilled, rice and vegetables (steamed).
3. Eat half. Just eat half of what you normally eat. Put 1/2 on your plate, and put the rest away. Cook less. When you go to fast food, get salads only. Or grilled chicken. No fries, only diet soda. Or water.

It will work, once you get into a routine, you will get hooked on the results, and you will keep the routine. It has been over a year for me.

Also start counting your calories. Write them down. You would be amazed as to how much more aware you are of your caloric intake, if you actually write it down. We recently discovered a site that offers a great program that counts calories, as well as keeps track of everything. It allows multiple users, so everyone in the family can keep track. They offer a free 7 day trial, and so far I am very impressed with the product. Try the 7 days and see. It allows you to add the exercise that you do during the day, which increases the amount of calories you can take in. Very Cool!!
http://www.calorieking.com

A sight with some really cool diet calculators and interesting calorie counting calculators is here. Check it out.
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/



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Stay motivated, and get up and walk every day. I seriously lost all my weight starting off my day on my walk.

Good LUCK!

Answer 4

Your first step is to talk to your endocrinologist. If you're not already on it, he'll probably put you on Synthroid (replacement thyroid hormone). It's easy to take. Just one little pill in the morning, an hour before breakfast. After that, he may be able to recommend something. I've been on Synthroid for five years, and I find that exercise does more than diet does. By all means, eat well, but get active, too.

Answer 5

are u on medicine for this condition? i have the samething, diagnosed quite a while ago and unfortuantely i never lost the weight i gained...

Answer 6

bulk up your meals with veggies