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SnappleApple

Updated 11mo ago

Hypothyroidism and Anticonvulsants: Should I Accept New Medication?

I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism but I take anticonvulsants. Should i accept the medication they are trying to give me ? Or should i stop taking my other meds ?

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Vance

2y

What's your last TSH level if you don't mind asking? Your MD should have prescribed you a Levorhyroxin
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SnappleApple

2y

6.6
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Vance

2y

Have you been taking the anticonvulsant before your hypothyroidism diagnosis? I'm not a doctor but it would be weird if your MD just gave you anticonvulsant (for neuropathy) and overlooked at your TSH levels.... I'm taking 1 tab of 50 mcg qd of Levothyroxin... 50 might is .05 mg...its low but effective... Your TSH is high...it should be within .40 to 4.50. But anyway, TSH test normally comes with T4. T4 is the more important measurement...
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SnappleApple

2y

Yes i was taking them way before i knew about this due to another condition .
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Vance

2y

I got my Levo Rx from an urgent care doctor... I just showed her my high TSH level (hypothyroidism) test...
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SnappleApple

2y

My t4 is 11.3 it says its in range
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Vance

2y

Did you mean 1.13 or 11.3? T4 normal range is .8 to 1.8. If so then that's great.
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Vance

2y

But, personally, I would still ask for a low effective dose of Levo.
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SnappleApple

2y

No mine says 11.3
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SnappleApple

2y

Can i message you ?
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Vance

2y

Absolitely

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