Levothyroxine Sore Throat

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Hi, I hope to find some answers, thank you for listening, I have been on Levo for about 3 months now, currently taking 50 mgs. I have been having chest discomfort that I chalked up to soreness or gas.. but it keeps happening. and this morning about 45 min after I took it, I got hit with a sudden tightness, chokiness, feeling in my throat and it took my breath for just a second.. It scared me.. now I just have a dull tightness in my throat and chest.. Im almost certain it's the meds.. Is this common, have I went from Hypo to Hyper.. ps.. I'm anxious now!! but trying to relax. I feel ok otherwise. ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? Anytime you have chest pain/discomfort, it's best to have it checked out by your doctor to be safe. However yes, it is most likely due to the medicatio...

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I suffer from hypothyroidism and have been on 50 MCG of levothyroxine and vitamin D3 5000 daily and I have had sore and tender throat and uncomfortable to touch. It feels like my throat is closing. I went to the doctor today and she said my tonsils were slightly swollen. I have never had problems with my tonsils. Has anyone had issues with their tonsils or throat while suffering from thyroid issues or on medication? It seems to be a new or different symptom every day! ## Hello, Angela! How are you? No, this medication hasn't been known to cause tonsil issues. Did your doctor prescribe anything to treat it, such as an antibiotic? It may be beneficial for you to see an ENT. ## I have always read that true diagnostics for hypothyroidism, that one has to do four evaluations: T3,T4, tsh,...

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I was diagnoised with hypothyroidism last December and was put on Levothyroxine (75mcg). Overall I have been feeling better and have more energy. But unlike most other people with underactive thyroids I was not overweight and since going on Levothyroxine have lost 10 pounds and am continuing to lose weight. I also have developed hoarseness which gets worse as the day goes on. Question-the weight loss is a common side effect of the medication-but has anyone heard of hoarseness? My thyroid levels were tested a few weeks ago and are now normal. ## Yes, I have noticed sore throat and hoarseness also on generic levothyroxine 75mcg. I finally tried not taking it for a couple of days and the sore throat and hoarseness went away. Started taking it again and voila, the sore throat and hoarseness...

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