Levothyroxine - I started taking a 25 mg pill each morning with water before breakfast..i've?

6 Apr 2010

Before using Levothyroxine :
Some medical conditions may interact with Levothyroxine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have trouble swallowing, heart or blood vessel problems (eg, coronary artery disease), high blood pressure, blood clotting or bleeding problems, pernicious anemia, diabetes, bone problems (eg, osteoporosis), fertility problems, pituitary problems, adrenal gland problems, or other thyroid problems
Be careful and CALL YOR DOCTOR

6 Apr 2010

Jellyfish411,
Bucky gave you some great advice. I would just add that levothyroxine cancause all sorts of menstrual irregularities so if it's about that time for you, then I would definitely say something to your doctor. Better safe than sorry. Hope this helps.

7 Apr 2010

alright, thanks guys. i'm going to wait to see if i miss my period then if i do i'm going to take a pregnancy test. and call my doctor.