i have thyroid problem..hyperthyroidism my endocrinologist told me...but i was treated with radioactive iodine 2 years ago and it was cured...now i have a maintenace medicine called eltroxin that i must take forever....does taking it cause me to breakout? coz i notice that my face wont clear up...especially wen i have my period..i have occasional zits..really big ones...really havin a hard time dealing with it...most of them are on my chin...none on my cheeks though..some in the middle of my eyebrows....does having acne cause by problems with thyroid or somethin to do with imbalanced hormones? what should i do to control this thing...
uhmm... i researched for its side effects.. and here is the result:
Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur since they may indicate an overdose or an allergic reaction:
Less common or rare
Headache (severe) in children; skin rash or hives
Signs and symptoms of overdose
Chest pain; confusion; fast or irregular heartbeat; mood swings; muscle weakness; psychosis; restlessness (extreme); yellow eyes or skin; shortness of breath
For patients taking this medicine for underactive thyroid:
o This medicine usually takes several weeks to have a noticeable effect on your condition. Until it begins to work, you may experience no change in your symptoms. Check with your doctor if the following symptoms continue:
Clumsiness; coldness; constipation; dry, puffy skin; listlessness; muscle aches; sleepiness; tiredness; weakness; weight gain
Other effects may occur if the dose of the medicine is not exactly right. These side effects will go away when the dose is corrected. Check with your doctor if any of the following symptoms occur:
Changes in appetite; changes in menstrual periods; diarrhea; fever; hand tremors; headache; increased sensitivity to heat; irritability; leg cramps; nervousness; sweating; trouble in sleeping; vomiting; weight loss
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
about the zits thingy... because i think you are in the puberty age.. tlgang mgkakaroon ka ng mga zits... it's normal for teens to have zits... just dont stress yourself, drink lots water, avoid eating too much oily and sweet foods, and have exercise.. plus defecate everyday.
