whenever i raise euthyrox100mg i get hbp headache nausea

[morcan54]

is two weeks now i raised euthyrox from 75 yo 100mg and i dont think i can tolerate twice i tried and got hbp that even pills dont take it down

[SlowDragon Administrator]

try just adding 12.5mcg one day per week

Wait 3-6 weeks

Then increase by another 12.5mcg ….so taking twice week

Etc etc

Retest bloods once on extra 12.5mcg 4 days per week

[morcan54 in reply to SlowDragon]

we only have 50mg and i cut in half to get 25

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to morcan54]

So cut into 1/4 to get 12.5mcg

Use sharp craft scalpel

[morcan54 in reply to SlowDragon]

thank you

[Jazzw in reply to morcan54]

If cutting it into quarters leaves you with crumbs, another approach would be to take the 25mcg every other day. Levothyroxine has a long half life so in theory at least you can get away with not taking it every day. I say “in theory” because some find that they do need to take it every day.

Definitely worth a try if cutting the tablet is problematic!