Levothyroxine
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Levothyroxine
cause?
Some of the common side effects that may occur are:
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Sweating
- Increased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Insomnia
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Chest pain
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Excessive sweating
- Seizures
- Allergic reactions: rash or swelling or breathing difficulty
Before taking
Levothyroxine
, what precautions must I follow?
- Inform your doctor of pharmacist if you:
- Have any other medical conditions e.g heart problems, high blood pressure
- Are on any other medicines e.g. warfarin
