this may occasionally Share 134 +1 Pin 3 Stumble Reddit Shares 137 Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is a synthetic form of T4 (thyroxine), a hormone secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Individuals with insufficient levels of thyroxine (T4) exhibit symptoms of hypothyroidism such as: depression, lethargy, malaise, and sleepiness. Regular administration of synthroid (levothyroxine) is thought to reverse symptoms of hypothyroidism and normalize all neurophysiological processes impaired by low thyroxine (T4). When initiating treatment, certain patients may run the risk of taking too much synthroid. In a majority of cases, individuals that take too much synthroid do so unintentionally. It is common for patients to misinterpret dosing instructions given by a medical professional and/or pharmacist and mistakenly ingest larger than instructed doses. In other cases, a doctor may inadvertently prescribe too high of a synthroid dosage for a particular patient. Since synthroid has a narrow therapeutic index (NTI) for dosing, even slightly too much of the synthetic hormone may provoke a tailspin of unwanted symptoms, most of which resemble hyperthyroidism (or excess thyroid hormone). If you are taking synthroid and suspect that you may have ingested an excessive amount, it is important to beware of severe synthroid side effects and adverse reactions. Too Much Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Symptoms Below is a list of possible symptoms that you may experience if you took too much synthroid (levothyroxine). Understand that the number and severity of your symptoms will likely be contingent upon how much more synthroid you took than was necessary. For example, if you were prescribed 100 mcg per day, yet took 300 mcg you ll likely exhibit more noticeable effects from too much synthroid compared to someone who was prescribed 25 mcg and took 50 mcg; the contrast is more significant in the first example. Since synthroid is a synthetic version of thyroxine (T4) that serves as a non-bioidentical replacement, excessive amounts may lead to hyperthyroidism-like symptoms. Common symptoms experienced from those who take too much synthroid include: anxiety, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and increased body temperature. Should you experience any of these symptoms while taking synthroid, medical attention is warranted. Anxiety : There is a relationship between excessive thyroid hormone and neuropsychiatric anxiety. If after taking synthroid you feel insanely anxious, jittery, and nervous it could be a result of an abnormally high dosage. Some users have reported that taking too much synthroid leads to so much anxiety that they cannot sleep, think clearly, or interact socially with others. Additionally, anxiety resulting from excess levothyroxine may provoke panic attacks or unpredictable feelings of panic and fear. Bone density decrease : There is evidence to suggest that too much synthroid replacement can accelerate bone loss, which in turn may increase likelihood of fractures. Decreased bone density is most likely to occur among those that have taken too much synthroid over a prolonged duration. Administration of a single supratherapeutic synthroid dosage is unlikely to prompt significant bone loss. Decreased bone density may be most noticeable among older adults and elderly synthroid users, but may occur in all ages if an abnormally high dosage is repeatedly administered. Chest pain : If you re experiencing chest pain from synthroid treatment, it is recommended to immediately seek medical evaluation. Chest pain may be a sign of an adverse cardiac response to the medication. Since high doses of synthroid can affect heart rhythms and function, it is important to rule out serious complications associated with treatment. Usually chest pain is most common among those that ingested significantly more synthroid than necessary. Chest pain may also be interrelated to the physiological anxiety and tension associated with high doses. Diarrhea : It is known that excessive levothyroxine (synthroid) can cause severe gastrointestinal distress and stomach aches. Many people lose weight from high doses simply because they cannot hold down food. Too much synthroid is thought to expedite the movement of food through the digestive tract, leading to frequent bowel movements or diarrhea. Diarrhea can occur even at standard doses, but is more likely to occur (and be more severe) among high-dose synthroid users. Difficulty concentrating : Ingesting excess synthroid (levothyroxine) is likely to cause difficulties with concentration and focus. You may feel so anxious, jittery, and wired with disconcerting physical symptoms that it becomes nearly impossible to stay focused on any cognitively demanding task. To ensure that your concentrative abilities return, you ll want to get your dosage adjusted and/or refrain from using unnecessarily large synthroid doses. Fever : Thyroid hormones play an important role in thermoregulation and when modified to extremes (as in the case of taking too much synthroid), body temperature can fluctuate. In the event that you took too much synthroid, you re likely to feel excessively hot and with a fever. If the amount ingested wasn t considerably more than your daily requirements, the fever may be low-grade. However, in the event of an overdose (or ingesting significantly more than necessary), the fever is likely to be high and possibly fatal. Hair loss : Individuals taking too much synthroid are more likely to experience hair loss than those taking proper dosages. While hair loss can occur as a side effect during the first few months of treatment, most users notice that hair loss subsides as the body adapts to the daily synthroid administration. If you ve been regularly ingesting too much synthetic thyroxine (synthroid), hair loss may be more substantial and may never subside until the dosage is reduced. Headaches : Another common symptom associated with ingesting too much synthroid is headaches. While headaches are a normal side effect of the medication (even at standard doses), excessively high doses of synthroid trigger severe headaches (e.g. migraines). If you feel a throbbing, incessant headache that won t subside, it could be a sign that you ve administered too much synthroid. High blood pressure : Synthroid treatment may trigger hypertension, especially when too high of a dose is ingested. Blood pressure spikes and/or irregularities may be most prominent among those who have a history of hypertension, but can occur among any user that has unintentionally (or intentionally) administered too much synthroid. It is important to realize that if ignored, hypertension (from too much synthroid) could lead to complications such as: blood vessel damage, heart attack, and/or stroke. Hot flashes : Taking too much synthroid can cause hot flashes or sudden waves of feverish heat, usually localized in the facial region. The hot flashes may be accompanied by profuse sweating, and in some cases, an actual fever. Even slightly too much synthroid may be enough to trigger more hot flashes than usual. That said, hot flashes are also considered a normal side effect of synthroid, so don t automatically suspect that you took too much if you only experience a hot flash. Insomnia : Individuals that regularly ingest supratherapeutic doses of synthroid are likely to exhibit insomnia or inability to fall asleep (or stay asleep). Those that inadvertently ingest too much synthroid will likely notice that no matter how hard they try to relax and drift off to sleep they cannot overcome the insomnia. While mild insomnia may not be too problematic, sometimes it leads to a full night of sleeplessness which can have numerous deleterious health implications. Irritability : The combination of anxiety, jitteriness, and nerves can lead some individuals that took too much synthroid to feel irritable. You may find yourself angry at every little thing and as if you re ready to snap at friends and/or family over minor disputes. It is important to recognize that if you weren t irritable prior to taking synthroid, it s probably induced by the medication. Though this is a side effect experienced by many individuals taking standard doses, it is especially common among those who took too much. Menstrual irregularities : Female users that take too much synthroid are likely to experience menstrual irregularities. Some women report that after starting synthroid, their periods are whacky and completely unpredictable this is a normal side effect. However, chronically taking too high of a synthroid dosage may cause abnormally light periods and/or even missed periods. Assuming you ve been taking unnecessarily high synthroid doses for awhile, time between periods is likely to be prolonged. Muscle weakness : It s no surprise that individuals who take too much synthroid could end up with serious muscle weakness. High concentrations of levothyroxine can accelerate bone density loss and possibly even muscle loss via increases in BMR. The reduction in bone density and muscle tissue may be responsible for causing muscle weakness. Muscle weakness may be most noticeable among older adults and/or elderly synthroid patients. Nervousness : Nervousness can occur as a standard synthroid side effect even when taken at the proper dose. That said, if you end up taking too much synthroid, nervousness is very likely to occur leading you to feel uncomfortable and riddled with anxiety. The nervousness may be accompanied by a racing heart, sweating, thoughts of panic, and muscle tension. Once your dosage is readjusted to a proper level, nervousness should lessen in severity. Profuse sweating : Taking slightly more synthroid than necessary can increase likelihood of sweating. On the other hand, taking substantially more synthroid than necessary is nearly a surefire guarantee to sweat profusely. Although sweating is a standard side effect reported at normal doses, profuse and/or excessive unremitting sweats are most likely to be a result of excess levothyroxine intake. Too much synthroid increases body temperature, causes hot flashes, and alters blood flow ultimately causing some users to sweat uncontrollably. Rapid or irregular heartbeat : A very common symptom of taking too much synthroid is rapid or irregular heartbeat. Most individuals are consciously aware of changes in heartbeat and/or rhythms as provoked by synthroid. Ingesting too much levothyroxine can cause atrial fibrillation or even heart failure (especially among those with preexisting heart disease). The greater the quantity of synthroid ingested over the optimal amount (for you as an individual), the more likely you are to experience heartbeat irregularities. If you took too much synthroid and are experiencing heartbeat irregularities, immediate medical attention is essential. Shortness of breath : If you took too high of a synthroid dosage, you may feel as if you re constantly gasping for air or having a tough time breathing. Shortness of breath is common among those who take too much synthroid. While shortness of breath could just be a result of increased anxiety from too much synthroid, it could also be a sign of a more serious adverse reaction (e.g. heart attack). For this reason, it is necessary to seek medical evaluation if you have this symptom after taking too large of a synthroid dose. Sleeplessness : If you took more synthroid than prescribed (or too much for your particular condition), you may be unable to sleep at night. While insomnia may occur among those that took slightly more synthroid than necessary, outright sleeplessness is common among individuals that ingested considerably larger doses than medically required. Someone that overdoses on synthroid will have a difficult time getting any sleep and if they do get sleep, the quality will be poor. Temperature sensitivity : You may find that warm temperatures are intolerable after taking too much synthroid. This is because excess levothyroxine increases blood flow to the skin, making you feel warmer than usual. It also generates more body heat than necessary as a result of changes in metabolism. As a result, you sweat more, feel feverish, and may be unable to tolerate a warm or hot environment. Upon correction of your synthroid dosing, you may feel as if you can actually tolerate a warm environment. Tremors : Abnormally high doses of synthroid can cause some individuals to shake uncontrollably, particularly in the hands. If you ve noticed tremors in your hands, legs, facial muscles, etc. it could be that you re overstimulated with too much levothyroxine. A doctor may need to readjust your dosage if the tremors continue throughout your treatment. Vomiting : A telltale symptom that you may have taken too much synthroid is vomiting. Prior to vomiting you may feel extremely nauseous and unable to maintain an appetite. Although not everyone who takes too much synthroid will vomit, if you re vomiting, it is likely a sign from your body that too much has been ingested and/or you re unable to tolerate the drug. If you constantly vomit and feel like you have the flu, seek medical attention immediately. Weight loss : When initially beginning synthroid treatment, it is common for users to end up losing some weight; this is due to a reversal of hypothyroidism-induced BMR slowing. If you ve been taking too much synthroid, not only will you likely feel like an anxious, sleepless maniac, but you ll probably shed more body weight than expected. Some of this weight loss will be a result of GI changes (e.g. diarrhea), some may be due to decreased bone density and/or muscle loss, and most will be from an abnormally increased BMR (basal metabolic rate). (Read: Synthroid and Weight Loss ). Note : Not all people that take too much synthroid will experience every last symptom listed above. Symptoms of taking excess synthroid may be subject to interindividual variation. If you believe you took too much synthroid and are experiencing any symptoms, consulting a medical professional is advised. Taking Too Much Synthroid: Interindivdiual Variation in Dosing Individuals undergoing treatment for hypothyroidism with synthroid are prescribed dosages aimed to optimize TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels. Excessively high TSH levels signifies that an individual is likely not getting enough synthroid. Since the severity of hypothyroidism is subject to individual variation and synthroid dosages necessitate patient-specific optimization, too much synthroid for one user may be a normal dose for another. A person with severe hypothyroidism who weighs 200 lbs may take around 1.7 mcg/kg/day for a daily total dosage of ~154.22 mcg. Should the individual end up taking 175 mcg per day, he/she may exhibit subtle symptoms associated with too much synthroid. On the other hand, someone who weighs 140 lbs and is taking 1 mcg/kg/day for subclinical hypothyroidism, a total daily dosage may be just 63.5 mcg. If the individual instructed to take 63.5 mcg of synthroid ends up taking 175 mcg per day, more severe symptoms are likely to emerge because the recommended dosage will have been surpassed by a significant amount. The lesser the extent to which an optimally calibrated dosage is surpassed, the less severe and/or numerous the symptoms of too much synthroid are likely to be. The greater the dosage over the optimal amount of synthroid needed for optimal function, the greater the symptomatic severity associated with the overdose. Reasons patients may take too much synthroid There are several hypothetical reasons as why a patient may end up taking too much synthroid. While taking too much is certainly not the norm, it could be a result of: misinterpreted dosing instructions, improper dosage (as prescribed by a doctor), or intentionally taking more than usual (either to improve symptoms or to inflict self-harm). Most individuals that take too much synthroid do so unintentionally and/or unknowingly. Misinterpretation of dosing instructions : Some synthroid users may misinterpret dosing instructions as given by their doctor. While dosing instructions are generally confirmed with a pharmacist prior to administration of synthroid, some individuals are more absent-minded than others. It is possible to consider that a simple slip-up on the end of the patient may lead to ingestion of a dose that is larger than necessary. Improperly calibrated dose : Although most doctors attempt to prescribe patients with a minimal effective dose of synthroid, not all patients respond to low doses when beginning treatment. For this reason, a doctor may slightly overshoot the necessary dosing needs for a particular patient. Regular administration of an improperly calibrated dose can provoke symptoms of too much synthroid. Faster symptomatic relief : In rare cases, a patient may try to play doctor on themselves by making personal adjustments to their dosing. A patient may experiment with higher-than-necessary dosages in attempt to reverse hypothyroidism symptoms as soon as possible. Although the patient may believe that he/she will attain faster relief by taking a greater dosage than prescribed, this may lead to adverse effects and complications associated with too much levothyroxine. Intentional overdose : Another small percentage of patients may feel anxious, depressed, and possibly suicidal while taking synthroid. These individuals often have an underlying comorbid neuropsychiatric diagnosis (e.g. major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, etc.). It is possible that the patient may attempt to inflict self-harm by overdosing on synthroid (levothyroxine). In the event of an overdose, very severe symptoms are likely to arise requiring immediate medical attention. What should you do if you took too much synthroid? If you know (or suspect) that you may have ingested too much synthroid, seeking emergency medical attention is necessary. Complications arising from a synthroid overdose could be fatal if they aren t addressed in a timely manner. Thereafter, you should take steps to minimize the likelihood of future dosing errors by reviewing and confirming dosing instructions with your doctor. Seek medical attention : Since taking too much synthroid could prove to be fatal, it is necessary to seek medical assistance as soon as possible after your dosing. If you know that you overdosed and/or intentionally took too much, call emergency medical services and/or get yourself to a hospital. In rare cases, individuals may die of hyperthermia and/or cardiac arrest associated with elevated levothyroxine concentrations. Refrain from synthroid usage : If you know you took too much synthroid, your doctor may instruct you to refrain from synthroid usage for a day or two after your abnormally high dose. Don t immediately stop taking synthroid without medical instruction, but be cognizant that in the event of an overdose, ingestion of additional synthroid may exacerbate adverse effects. Work with your doctor to determine when it is safe to resume normative synthroid administration. Optimize future dosing : Sometimes you may need to work with your doctor to review your current dosing regimen. This may involve blood testing for TSH, FT4, and FT3 to determine how you are affected by the synthroid. Assuming concentrations of TSH aren t within a normal range (e.g. are too low), you may need to reduce your synthroid dose. The goal should be to take a minimal effective dose of synthroid or just enough to optimize TSH levels without inducing side effects from too much levothyroxine. Have you ever taken too much synthroid (levothyroxine)? If you ve ever taken too much synthroid, leave a comment detailing your experience. Share the symptoms you experienced, how much synthroid you took, and whether taking too much was accidental or intentional. If the dosing error was unintentional, did it result from misinterpreting in the dosing instructions as given by a doctor or your pharmacist? For those who intentionally took a higher-than-prescribed dose of synthroid, share your motive for doing so. Document the most prominent symptoms you experienced as a result of ingesting excess levothyroxine. How long did it take you to get over these symptoms and did you discuss them with a medical professional? Share 134 +1 Pin 3 Stumble Reddit Shares 137 Related Posts: Synthroid (Levothyroxine) Side Effects & Adverse Reactions Kratom Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List) Phentermine Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List) Saphris (Asenapine) Withdrawal Symptoms: List Of Possibilities Qsymia Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List) of what's
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