Watch Out For Overmedication of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drugs

Although there are few risks associated with Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy, the risks and side effects people do experience may be caused by overmedication.

Among the signs of overmedication with thyroid hormone replacement, which are often similar to those of hyperthyroidism, include anxiety, difficulty sleeping, elevated pulse, weight loss (or in some cases, weight gain), diarrhea, muscle aches and weakness, hair loss, fatigue, exhaustion, irrtations or sensitivity in eyes or neck area.

This article discusses the overmedication issue in general, lists 11 ways that you can become overmedicated, and explores what to do about it.

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