Inhaled salt water & was given steroid inhaler to cope with crackles on chest but have increasing dizzy head & thyroid symptoms. Have been taking it for a week.
Would steroids affect my levothyroxine dose? - Thyroid UK
Would steroids affect my levothyroxine dose?
Hello Pippe, Sorry you've not had any replies to your post yet. I don't know the answer to your question, but maybe someone else will see this now and be able to help.
In the meantime, if you were given a patient information leaflet with your inhaler, have a look on it to see if there's any mention of the side effects you're experiencing.
Pippe,
Which steroid inhaler were you prescribed? And how much are you taking?
Cleanlife modulite 200mcg 2 puffs twice a day
Is this the product:
Clenil® Modulite® 200 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation solution
If so, the standard documentation says nothing about thyroid that I could find:
medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...
medicines.org.uk/emc/produc...
Nonetheless, be aware and if you are suspicious, don't hesitate to raise the issue with your GP, pharmacist and whoever else - and do a Yellow Card report.
Older unanswered post might be of interest: