| Medical Encyclopedia: Thyroid Hormones: Side effects |
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This medicine usually does not cause side effects if the dosage is right. Certain symptoms may be signs that the dose needs to be changed. Check with a physician if any of these symptoms occur:
- headache
- fever
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- changes in appetite
- weight loss
- changes in menstrual period
- tremors of the hands
- leg cramps
- increased sensitivity to heat
- sweating
- irritability
- nervousness
- sleep problems
Other side effects are possible. Anyone who has unusual symptoms while taking thyroid hormones should get in touch with his or her physician.
— Nancy Ross-Flanigan
