I've been on levothyroxine for 5 weeks and don't feel any better is this usual
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Yes. How much are you taking? If they started you on too low a dose, you could even feel worse. But in any case, it takes at least six weeks for the dose you're on to take full effect. And then you will more than likely need an increase.
So, after six weeks, go back for a blood test. Go early in the moring - at least before 9 am - fast, you can just drink water; and leave at least 24 hours between your last dose of Levo and the blood test.
Hiya I'm on 50 at the moment they left 3 months before the next blood test, allso these pills make me itch all over not all the time tho
Three months is much too long. Go back after six weeks and tell them you still feel bad and want a test - 50 mcg is just a starter dose.
It will be the fillers making you itch, not the T4. Ask your pharmacist if you can try another brand next time.
Hi, I too have been on Levothyroxine 50 mgs for over 4 weeks now and still feel no better. I apparently have to wait 12 weeks before my blood is tested.
yes they arnt very up on it in the uk
Initially the small dose is detected and the thyroid produces less so you will feel worse until a larger amount is prescribed.
Once I'm on the right dose should it stabilise or will I keep needing more?
It should stabilise,i went from 75 to 100 then 125. But so e folk find years later a change is needed.The real problem is that the doc decides based on blood tests ,rather than how you feel.
My sons just been started on a trial of thyroxine 50mcg for 2 weeks then 100mcg until next app in two months ... When I started taking thyroxine 2 years ago I was started on 25mcg and kept on that till I upped in December myself to 50mcg and then again in February to 100mcg and it's only now I'm really seeing the benefits
Doc told us today that it would take a few weeks before my son felt any benefits and to just stick with it .. I was a little surprised at the dosage levels but realise now that I was started too low and left too long on that dosage which I might add I'd still be on and suffering if I hadn't upped myself
I got a telephone consult with my GP and basically told her I was upping it to see if it made a difference which she agreed the second time to 100 I just did it then told her my recent blood tests show that the higher dose it correct
Thinking about it I think a lot of us put up and shut up and just battle on I'm trying to be more assertive and stand my ground
I've got an appointment to morrow so I'm going to try and get an increase