How long does levothyroxine stay in your system after overdose?
Question posted by AviHR on 3 July 2018
Last updated on 3 July 2018 by WildcatVet
Background: Until a month ago I took 10 mg Zyprexa, 40 mg Celexa, and 50 mg levothyroxine.
My psychiatrist switched my 10 mg Zyprexa to 10 mg Abilify. I started to feel restless and anxious so my psychiatrist told me to reduce to 20 mg Celexa few days ago.
Now for the levothyroxine issue: Few days ago I updated my family doctor that I stopped to take Zyprexa and she told me to stop to take levothyroxine also because of that. I started to stop levothyroxine only yesterday. I have fast heartbeats, and excessive alertness, I might be feeling hypotheroidism symptomps. So I understand that hypothyroidism staying time in system is depends on thyroid hormones levels in your body. So how much will I have to wait until feeling a relief?
Added 3 July 2018:
I meant to say "So I understand that levothyroxine staying time in system depends on thyroid hormones levels in your body"
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WildcatVet
3 July 2018
"Half-life elimination is 6–7 days for people with normal lab results; 9–10 days for people with hypothyroidism; 3–4 days for people with hyperthyroidism. " Best regards,
