Synthroid and anxiety - drug interaction question?
Question posted by mmmousemaid on 7 Oct 2021
Last updated on 11 October 2021 by Rhonda fretz
I take 0.112 Synthroid in the morning. It was first prescribed to synchronize the effect of lithium hypothyroidism. It now gives me extreme anxiety the first part of the day, and eases by the end of the day, possibly due to the palliating lithium dose which was once 900mg, but now 0 due to toxicity.
A slight decrease in dose 0.100mg, prescribed by my dr. did not work on anxiety at lithium level 125mg;, but skipping it one day did, though made me feel tired.
I am wondering if I can split the 0.112 Synthroid dose into two over the day to avoid the extreme anxiety in taking the whole dose in the morning. Has anyone tried this?
Bottom line is that I am seeking a balance, without recourse to sedatives, or benzos, which my dr. will not allow me to increase (1.50 clonazepam) taken for 35 years or so.
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Rhonda fretz
11 Oct 2021
My recommendation is to consult your family doctor and psychiatrist I also take thyroid medication and I do understand how you feel However your thyroid is nothing to mess with I also take clonazepam and plan on discussing the same issues with my doctors and praying for some good news It is very important for many health issues in your body Hope this helps