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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). Treatment with levothyroxine is usually lifelong, but because the dosage you need may change, your doctor is likely to check your TSH level every year. Excessive amounts of the hormone can cause side effects, such as:
I've included a link on Hypothyroidism which might be helpful.
https://www.empowher.com/condition/hypothyroidism
Best,
Daisy
February 23, 2012 - 5:41amThis Comment