What side effects are possible with Synthroid?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. Less common or rare: • headache (severe) in children • skin rash or hives Signs of getting too much medication: • chest pain • confusion • fast or irregular heartbeat • mood swings • muscle weakness • psychosis • restlessness (extreme) • yellow eyes or skin • shortness
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. • diarrhea • fever • hair loss (temporary; particularly in children during the first month of treatment) • headache • increased appetite • menstrual cycle changes • nervousness or irritability • sensitivity to heat • stomach cramps or upset stomach • tremor (shaking) •
