How much weight will I lose on thyroxine?

Official Answer. In most cases, levothyroxine causes some weight loss. According to the American Thyroid Association, when this medication is started, you may lose up to 10\% of your weight. This weight is mainly water weight, since being hypothyroid makes you retain water.

Will taking thyroxine help lose weight?

So, once you start taking levothyroxine, you may lose weight as your body’s hormones rebalance. Losing weight can also be a sign that your dose of levothyroxine is too high.

Has anyone lost weight on levothyroxine?

T3 medication as compared with ‘gold standard’ synthetic T4 medication levothyroxine (L-T4) resulted in significant weight loss of 11.9kg with a significance of P = 0.009. This study reported in the The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism included fourteen hypothyroid patients.

Can you lose weight with thyroid treatment?

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE ONCE THE HYPOTHYROIDISM IS TREATED? Since much of the weight gain in hypothyroidism is accumulation in salt and water, when the hypothyroidism is treated one can expect a small (usually less than 10\% of body weight) weight loss.

Why am I losing weight with an underactive thyroid?

Hypothyroidism can lower your metabolism, which means you need fewer calories, making it more difficult to cut enough calories to generate significant weight loss.

How fast do you lose weight on thyroid medicine?

Generally, people begin to notice weight loss about three to six months after hitting a therapeutic dose of their medication. People lose about five to ten pounds on thyroid medication or less than 10\% of their body weight.

When will I start losing weight on levothyroxine?

Why am I gaining weight while taking levothyroxine?

Weight gain This is because the drug can increase your appetite, which may make you eat more food than usual. It’s also possible for you to gain weight if your dose of Synthroid isn’t high enough for your body’s needs. This is because if your thyroid hormone levels aren’t high enough, your metabolism* may be slowed.

How long does it take to lose weight on thyroid medication?

Can a person with hypothyroidism lose weight?

Is it possible to lose weight when you have hypothyroidism? Yes, it is possible to lose weight when you have hypothyroidism, but only if you’re willing to change up your diet. Avoid inflammatory foods for weight loss when you have an underactive thyroid, contributing to weight gain.

Why am I gaining weight while taking thyroid medication?

Thyroid hormones interact with many of your tissues, including your brain, fat cells, muscle, liver, and pancreas. When thyroid levels are low, your metabolism slows down and you burn less energy, even when you’re resting. You are also less likely to burn fat for energy, which can cause weight gain.

Can too much thyroxine cause weight gain?

Over-treatment may cause irregular heart beats and bone loss in elderly and under-treatment may cause symptoms like weight gain, fatigue as well as other serious health issues like higher cholesterol level, and in severe cases heart problems and even death.

Can levothyroxine be used for weight loss?

Levothyroxine contains a boxed warning saying that it should not be used for the treatment of obesity or weight loss. Taking levothyroxine for weight loss when not indicated can cause overdose symptoms.

Can too much thyroid cause weight loss?

Too much of something can cause problems and as thyroid hormones can also affect the production of other hormones… your body could be doing things which are not ideal. If you want to lose weight, see you doctor and get a weight loss medicine.

What is the best thyroid medication for weight loss?

The best thyroid medication is the one that works for you. I’ve seen people lose weight on virtually all types of thyroid medications ranging from levothyroxine to Cytomel to Armour thyroid and everything in between. The key to losing weight on thyroid medication is finding what works for YOUR body.

Why can’t levothyroxine get into my system?

Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, gluten intolerance, SIBO/SIFO (3), and acid reflux can all interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine. It could very well be that levothyroxine is the right medication for you and that you are taking the right dose but it can’t get into your body because of your gut.