Common "Eltroxin" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Eltroxin

Eltroxin contains the hormone Levothyroxine, which is used to treat hypothyroidism. It provides thyroid hormone to people with an underactive thyroid gland.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

Why is my cholesterol rising after taking Thyroxine?

Query: Hello, I am suffering from hypothyroidism and taking eltroxin and thyronorm. But cholesterol level is raising. What to do? Age - 46 years, female. Height-160cm. Weight - 58kg  Read Full »


Dr. Sukhvinder Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Cholesterol may increase on its own or the increase may be secondary to hypothyroidism. A secondary raise will settle down after 8-12 weeks of optimal control of thyroid status. Otherwise it will require consideration for medication. Till that time please eat diet low in...  Read Full »

My baby's TSH levels are low. How to proceed with the drug dosage?

Query: Respected doctor,My baby was born on 5th at the 36th week of pregnancy. Then he was admitted to NICU as signs of jaundice were seen and discharged on 8th. Then again on 11th, he was again admitted to NICU because of jaundice. Then on 12th (8th day) the doctor did a test of TSH, T3, and T4 (report is...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suppose there is some miscommunication or misunderstanding. We never recommend a continuous dosage of Levothyroxine for three years without checking the levels periodically. So, what is usually done is that we repeat thyroid profile three monthly and adjust the do...  Read Full »

When I started taking Eltroxin, I began to feel depressed. What could be the cause?

Query: Hello Doctor, Since I started taking Eltroxin 10 days ago, I began to get highly depressed (as depressed as I want to die), and the other medication Synthroid is not available here. There is another one called Euthyrox, and they told me it is the same as Eltroxin; before I could find Eltroxin, I use...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for contacting me with the valid query. There is no difference in particular brands from different pharma companies. Before I proceed, I would like to tell you a few side effects of Eltroxin that we encounter infrequently. At the time of prescription, I omitted t...  Read Full »

I am concerned about the reason behind increased creatinine levels that is not detected even by conducting many tests. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 54 years old and do not have any habit of smoking or drinking. I underwent regular checkups for cough and the doctor noticed an increase in the BP as well as creatinine count of 110 mkmol/L two months back. After a month, this was repeated and BP still was high and creatinine level...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern. Please help me with a few details so that I can understand the problem better: Since how long has your creatinine value been going up? Do you have any other illnesses except hypertension? Have you had any surgeries in the pa...  Read Full »

Why is my mother, who has hypothyroidism, bleeding from two weeks?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 48 years old. She is having irregular spotting. She missed her period last month. She consulted a doctor and did some blood tests. Her sonography was normal. But her TSH was high around 17 mIU/mL and she is suffering from hypothyroidism. The doctor advised her to take Eltroxi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly share her scan reports. Thyroid abnormalities can cause some bleeding irregularities. As your mother is in perimenopausal age, she can have irregular cycles due to anovulatory cycles. As she has bleeding for two weeks, it is good to take hormonal medications to c...  Read Full »

Please interpret my TSH report and advise on medication.

Query: Hi doctor, I have thyroid disease. I have done the TSH hormone test and wanted to consult you regarding the medicine.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and lab results (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which has low vitamin D levels and iron levels are normal. I am unable to find any thyroid function test results in the attachments. Kindly send me your thyroid test results for ...  Read Full »

Please suggest a medicine for a squeezy feel in vocal cord and dump voice due to hypothyroid.

Query: Hello doctor, I have hypothyroid for three years, and I am taking Eltroxin 100 mg one tablet daily before two hours to my breakfast. But sometimes I feel pain over and around my thyroid gland. I feel like my neck and vocal throat are squeezed and my voice is dumpy. Please suggest any medicine or tr...  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem may be or may not be related to the thyroid problem. If your thyroid gland is enlarging it may compress your vocal cords and food pipe and cause your problems like vocal throat squeezed, dumpy voice. In this case, you need to get an ultrasound of your nec...  Read Full »

Kindly help in improving my wife's hair fall and general health.

Query: Hello doctor, My 65-year-old wife has underwent balloon mitral valvuloplasty five years ago. And she is currently taking Acitrom, Lanoxin for her heart health and tablet Eltroxin for her thyroid issues. Recently she is suffering from hair fall and general health deterioration. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read her thyroid report, and it says significantly suppressed levels of TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), but you have not mentioned the values for T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine). I am sure that they will be on the higher side. Though it is dif...  Read Full »

Is it acceptable to get the COVID vaccine while taking other medications?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife and I are scheduled for the first dose of the COVID vaccine on the twenty-seventh of this month. Below are the medicines we take for our thyroid, BP, asthma, or allergy. Please tell me if we need to discontinue these medications to have no cross-reaction with the vaccine and thes...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both of you can take vaccines without any hesitations. These medications do not have any interaction with the vaccine. But you can stop multivitamins if you do not have any symptoms at all. Multivitamins should be taken as precautions if you were in contact with the COV...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.