Breathless From Levothyroxine
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My dosage was just increased,150 MCG,and was wondering if this drug can cause shortness of breath?

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Yes it can. My doctor was overmedicating me without realizing it and I had shortness of breath. I was also eating more and very tired. I

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Hi Linda,

This may indicate an allergic reaction:

"Allergies to the medicine are unlikely, but if the patient develops a severe reaction to this drug such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or swelling of the face and tongue it is imperative that the patient immediately seek medical attention."

Please get in touch with your prescribing physician asap...

More information: Levothyroxine Details

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