Synthroid overdose

As any other drug, Synthroid needs to be taken at the exact dose prescribed. Taking a lower dose of it will result in a dangerous imbalance of thyroid hormones, which may have a serious impact on the patient. This is especially true for pregnant women that are not getting enough of the hormone replacement therapy they require. Taking more of Synthroid will not make the treatment any more efficient than when this drug is taken at the dose prescribed and can cause overdose.

An overdose of Synthroid is characterized by the same symptoms as hyperthyroidism - inability to concentrate, restlessness, hair loss, itching, difficulty sleeping, nausea and vomiting, weakness, breast development in males, nervousness, increased appetite and irregular heartbeat. Other symptoms that may occur during an overdose include confusion, cerebral embolism, shock, disorientation, coma and even death.

The danger of Synthroid overdose lies in the fact the symptoms may not be clearly evident, and may only appear after a few days after the dosage was significantly increased and too much of levothyroxine was ingested.
If symptoms of overdose are evident, resulting from taking a dose or doses higher than prescribed, the drug should be stopped temporarily or the regular dose needs to be lowered. However, it's still important to report any such symptoms to your treating professional to make sure you do indeed need to take a lower dose synthroid online.

Ingesting a lot of Synthroid at once can cause an acute massive over dosage, which requires emergency medical attention and it potentially life threatening. To stop gastrointestinal absorption, the stomach is emptied and activated charcoal may be used. β-receptor antagonists may also need to be administered, along with respiratory support. The patient may require control of the blood sugar levels, fluids and heart function buy synthroid.

In some cases patients require large doses of anti thyroid medications combined with iodine therapy. This may be necessary to inhibit the synthesis of thyroid hormones and their release into the body. In order to stop the conversion of T4 to T3, glucocorticoids may be administered.

Using Synthroid at increased dosages is dangerous and unlikely to bring any additional benefits to the patient. Taking a double dose eve if you missed a regular one is not recommended. It's best to skip the missed dose and return to the regular schedule synthroid purchase online.