Do hypothyroid pills cause weight loss? Hypothyroidism has no definitive treatment and the only way to control it is to use levothyroxine tablets. Levothyroxine tablets are known as the most popular and best thyroid drug because of their positive effects on thyroid patients. Recently, many evidences of weight loss have been observed in people who take it. Continue with the introduction and the effects of levothyroxine tablets. Thyroid** To read more about levothyroxine and how to use it correctly, click on the link... ### **Introduction of levothyroxine** Levothyroxine tablets are used orally or by injection to treat hypothyroidism, goiter, and certain types of thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland is a very small organ in the body, but at the same time it plays a very important and vital role in maintaining the health of the body. Hormones... Under normal and appropriate conditions, the hormones of the thyroid gland include 80% thyroxine or T4 and 20% triiodothyronine or T3... Although the amount and percentage of the T3 hormone It is less, but its strength is about four times that of thyroxine or T4 hormone... In the human body, vital organs such as kidneys and liver can convert T4 hormone into active hormone... regulating body temperature and weight management... Also, these hormones are very necessary for the growth and development of the brain and bones... The body alone is not able to produce these hormones, in this case it also needs the help of the brain... so that at first the hypothalamus of the brain It produces thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH). The message of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) production reaches the pituitary gland. The control of thyroid hormone production is carried out by the main commander of the body, the brain. Thyroid hormones and reduction of TSH levels are used in people with hypothyroidism.. This is a synthetic hormone and replaces the T4 hormone, it is prescribed and recommended.. The most important side effects of taking levothyroxine tablets... Many people gain weight significantly before taking levothyroxine (as a result of hypothyroidism) because this disease makes the body's metabolism very slow and inefficient... When the metabolic processes are corrected as a result of using levothyroxine tablets.. it regulates the body's metabolism... Worth it It should be noted that the levothyroxine pill does not cause weight loss by itself, but it leads to weight loss with the effects it has on the body system... Therefore, this pill should not be used solely for weight loss, because it will have irreversible side effects... In addition to regulating metabolism, many people who recover from the levothyroxine pill also have weight loss symptoms. Patients with hypothyroidism often experience symptoms such as cognitive impairment, depression, dry skin, unexplained fatigue, lethargy, and weight gain. According to many experts, the prescription and regular use of levothyroxine al-Omar reduces the symptoms of hypothyroidism and improves the person's performance. Energy, mood, and weight loss are almost normal. If a higher dose of this medicine is used, it can cause health risks. These risks include: #### **Hyperthyroidism and the risk of thyroid storm** Excessive use of thyroid hormone replacement drugs can cause **hyperthyroidism**.. This is when the level of thyroid hormones in the body is higher than necessary.. Controlling and treating hyperthyroidism is always more difficult than treating hypothyroidism and usually requires thyroid surgery. Irreparable for the person.... To study this situation on the link.... #### **Levothyroxine pill and allergy risk** Although levothyroxine tablets are the only way to control and treat hypothyroidism, its arbitrary use or improper dosage can cause a severe allergic reaction. Levothyroxine allergy symptoms include: - Skin rash or hives - Hot flashes - Swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue - Respiratory disorder - Wheezing - Heartache - Nausea - Diarrhea - Vomiting - Fever If you see these symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room where you live... **Does hypothyroidism cause skin spots on the face?** Click on the link for the answer... **Read more: 9 quick weight loss strategies for hypothyroidism** Dr. Seyed Ahmad Fanai is a thyroid and parathyroid surgeon and a member of the American Thyroid Association (ATA). You can contact us by filling out the online reservation form or by calling the numbers listed...

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