thyroid level after amniodrone

[Janelr]

Hi just went on my NHS app to review my blood tests from GP end of January after stopping amniodrone from cardioversion. I noticed the Level said 7 out of the normal range and said borderline hyperthyroidism but my T4 was normal anyways I’m assuming GP has thought this is ok, does anyone know will my thyroid levels go back to normal once amniodrone is out of my system or should I be questioning this.

[Desanthony]

Yes I had this after taking amiodorone for about 3 months before and after 2nd cardioversion. I had regular - monthly blood tests to check this and this showed about 3 weeks after stopping amiodorone. Had another test about 4 weeks later and it was back in normal limits.

[Janelr in reply to Desanthony]

Phew thank you . I’m not booked in for any more blood tests so I’m assuming they think it will go down.

[Desanthony in reply to Janelr]

Think you should ask just for peace of mind to have another one in about 6 weeks time if they can do one - always best to know - mine was 11 int he first instance so maybe this was just too high which meant they needed to re check it later.

[Janelr in reply to Desanthony]

Thank you 😊

[jeanjeannie50]

My thyroid level never lowered again after taking amiodarone (probably took it for about a year), from what I can recall my TSH was at 14 . My GP was waiting for months for it to return to normal after I stopped taking it and I had no energy whatsoever. After having a blood test at hospital the cardiologist there contacted my Dr's surgery and said I needed to go on Levothyroxine right away. At the time I knew nothing about thyroid levels and my Dr had never discussed my high level with with me.

I curse that drug.

Jean

[Janelr in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I debate wether to go on it , fingers crossed it goes down.

[jeanjeannie50]

It didn't prevent my AF either.

[Desanthony in reply to jeanjeannie50]

No nor mine - actually went back into Af after taking than I did after my first and last cardioversion. 1st lasted 13 months 2nd with amiodorone lasted about 6 months - went back into AF not long after they stopped the amiodorone. Last cardioversion lasted 15 months.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Because of ca thyroidectomy I take thyroxin Synthroid daily.

It also moves with eating various food. No soya products, no chlorine, fluoride, licorice. Too many greens from your normal.

You are taking too much.

TSH level is most imortant. NZ has a point so normality is .6 - 4.2 so if you are hyper you are taking a little too much. Try less 25mg for one day in each month. If hyper again take away 25mg for 2 days in each month and so on.

It could sort itself and back to normal.

cheri JOY

[Ppiman]

If nothing was made of the results, then you will be fine. I'd guess the thyroid would be affected by amiodarone as it contains a lot of iodine. It is said to be a safe and effective drug when given in low dosage as happens today, but seems to be one many doctors do not like to use in the long term.

Steve

[Auriculaire in reply to Ppiman]

A TSH level of 7 is not fine. Further blood tests should be done to see if it goes back into the normal range.

[Ppiman in reply to Auriculaire]

I was thinking that the doctor will have accounted for the unusual context and any other clinical features or tests that he or she is aware of.

Steve

[MummyLuv]

I took amiodarone pre and post mini maze surgery. Only for about 3 months, I had raised thyroid levels and so had to stop taking it, my thyroid levels are now back to normal range: I wasn’t on it that long and had regular blood tests.