Dextrothyroxine Benefits & Uses

Dextrothyroxine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Dextrothyroxine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Dextrothyroxine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextrothyroxine is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Excessive sweating
Chest Discomfort
Irregular heartbeat
Chest Pain

Moderate

Insomnia
Tremor
Weight Loss

Mild

Nervousness
Diarrhoea
Hair Loss
Skin Rash
Headache

Dextrothyroxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dextrothyroxine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Dextrothyroxine.

Mild
Is the use of Dextrothyroxine safe during breastfeeding?

Dextrothyroxine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Dextrothyroxine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Dextrothyroxine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dextrothyroxine on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Dextrothyroxine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dextrothyroxine with Other Drugs

Dextrothyroxine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Mild

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Dextrothyroxine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextrothyroxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dextrothyroxine

Is this Dextrothyroxine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Dextrothyroxine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dextrothyroxine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dextrothyroxine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dextrothyroxine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dextrothyroxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dextrothyroxine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Dextrothyroxine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextrothyroxine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dextrothyroxine with alcohol will be.

Unknown