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had a fit since i started taking levothyroxine.

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hi all, hoping for some advice, maybe someone has had a similar experience to me and can offer some advice.

i had been fit free for 10 years and lead a good lifestyle,rarely drink,quitting smoking,cook all food from scratch,walk alot, spend time outside.

about a year ago i had a blood test and a borderline under-active thyroid was picked up.

i was given levothyroxine to take but didn't complete the course due to no feeling well taking them, fast forward a year and i started taking them again,a week and a half into the course and i suffered my first in a decade.

i am hearing that there are links between taking anti convulsant tablets and levothyroxine and it resulting in seizures.

my issue is it seems i was issued these tablets rather randomly without much research being done into the potential effects on my epilepsy.

my issue is i now cant work as my job involved me driving and i have no income.

any help is greatly appreciated

cheers

Matt.

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When it comes to medications, I always ebb on the side of caution. Therefore I suggest that the only person who you should contact is your doctor.

Here’s wishing you well.

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Evangilene in reply to UnwelcomeVisitor

Dreadful shock and you have my sympathy .....have you contacted Epilepsy Action for advice their phone number is 0113 210 8800 Helpline 0808 800 5050 or epilepsy.org . They are usually very helpful with problems. Wish you well