9 Synthroid Side Effects That Might Mean Your Dosage Is Way Off

If you know (or suspect) that you may have ingested too much synthroid, seeking emergency medical attention is necessary. Complications arising from a synthroid overdose could be fatal if they aren’t addressed in a timely manner. Thereafter, you should take steps to minimize the likelihood of future dosing errors by reviewing and confirming dosing instructions with your doctor.

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The standard deviation calculated on the basis of measurements read every 15 minutes, which was used as an indicator of variability, did also not show a clear trend. Synthroid is a man-made hormone, identical to the hormone made by the thyroid gland and has the same effect on the body. It replaces the amount of hormone the thyroid is unable to or can no longer make, helping to restore your thyroid hormone levels to the range they need to be. Infants a few months old may require 20 mcg once daily for maintenance. Above 3 years of age, the full adult dosage may be necessary