In this video, I go over the complete list of Levothyroxine side effects ranging from weight gain to hair loss and everything in between.

Yes, Levothyroxine can cause hair loss and it can also cause weight GAIN. How can that be if levothyroxine is supposed to boost your metabolism?

In this video I explain how the metabolism of thyroid hormone in your body from T4 to reverse T3 may help explain why many people actually gain weight on this particular medication.

I also go over the recommendations I give to patients if this happens to them.

I also go over how to determine which thyroid medication is right for YOUR Body and how to dose your levothyroxine.

When patients have reactions to levothyroxine it's from 1 of 3 reasons typically:

1) they are reacting to a filler ingredient or a dye within the medication itself.

2) they are converting or metabolizing the thyroid hormone into by products that don't promote proper activity

3) they are getting too much thyroid hormone for THEIR body (this one is less common)

The side effects when patients react to fillers or dyes include reactions like facial swelling, edema, hives, itching sensation, etc.

The side effects from improper metabolism include reactions like weight gain, hair loss, slower than normal metabolism, cold hands/extremities, etc.

The side effects from TOO much medication include hot flashes, tachycardia or rapid heart rate, palpitations, hair loss, intolerance to heat.

The treatment for each of these reactions is quite different and I explain what to do depending on how you are reacting.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happened-to-my-medical-license/

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