Posted by 10derheart on August 29, 2011, at 13:48:41
In reply to Synthroid Causes Depression/Anxiety????, posted by Phillipa on August 29, 2011, at 11:23:27
well, a known side effect of levothyroxine is "nervousness." I think you'd find that listed on any reputable drug website. This is anxiety, really. Which I suppose, since this is a synthetic hormone, is much (or exactly?) the same as if your own hormones are 'off' (as in hyperthyroidism, often accompanied by anxiety)
I used to do medical transcription for an endocrinologist for about 6 months. I remember he often lowered pts Synthroid dose if they reported any significant inner restlessness, anxiety, nervousness...whatever, that he/they felt probably correlated with the medication.
my 2 cents :-)
MDD (presently in complete remission); ADD-Inattentive type; mild anxiety (not fomally dx'd)
Meds: Strattera 80 mg q day
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