I have just started taking levothyroxine 25 micrograms only went to docs because one side of my hair fell out but they make me feel dizzy

[pat10-]

[shaws Administrator]

Welcome Pat

I am sorry you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and hope that you will soon feel better on your medication.

I will suggest the following:-

Always get a copy of your blood test results for your own records and if you have a query, please post them but they also must have the ranges (figures in brackets) and members will comment on them.

25mcg is a starting dose and should be increased in about 6 weeks. If you are feeling worse ask for an earlier blood test. Take your medication first thing on an empty stomach with a full glass of water and breakfast about 1/2 to 1 hour later. This is so nothing can interfere with the uptake of levo.

If GP hasn't already done a Vitamin B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate ask for these to be done next time.

I hope you feel better soon.

[pat10- in reply to shaws]

Shaws - Thanks for that I am going for another blood test and a weigh in tommorrow will take what you say just want my hair back

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