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Posted by Davidla on January 29, 2010, at 21:08:09
I've been taking Nardil for over 10 years for social phobia and depression and was just told by my doctor that I may have hypothyroidism. He prescribed Synthroid.
Could Nardil be the cause of the thyroid issue?
Posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2010, at 23:35:30
In reply to Nardil and thyroid issues, posted by Davidla on January 29, 2010, at 21:08:09
I don't know but are you nearing peri menopause or menopause as that is a time a lot become hypothyroid. Phillipa
Posted by Davidla on January 30, 2010, at 0:12:14
In reply to Re: Nardil and thyroid issues » Davidla, posted by Phillipa on January 29, 2010, at 23:35:30
No, I'm a man. :)
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2010, at 18:44:39
In reply to Re: Nardil and thyroid issues, posted by Davidla on January 30, 2010, at 0:12:14
Oh no that is too funny? Ever have a baby? If you did you'd be rich and famous!!!!! Sorry about that. Should have read David. Phillipa
Posted by pedr on February 8, 2010, at 10:18:28
In reply to Nardil and thyroid issues, posted by Davidla on January 29, 2010, at 21:08:09
It's more likely that the hypothyroidism is the cause of your depression I would say. Many people with depression don't know they have an out-of-whack thyroid and can fully recover once it's in range. Be excited!
pete
Posted by stargazer2 on February 10, 2010, at 20:49:43
In reply to Nardil and thyroid issues, posted by Davidla on January 29, 2010, at 21:08:09
What is your thyroid level? It's usually measured with TSH? I'm curious as I sort of am hypothyroid, not based on standard levels but on my history of depression. I am also on Nardil and Synthroid for about 2 years now. We have alot in common.
Posted by Davidla on February 27, 2010, at 23:21:03
In reply to Re: Nardil and thyroid issues » Davidla, posted by pedr on February 8, 2010, at 10:18:28
I have a TSH level of 6.3. I've been on Synthroid (the generic) for about a month with no obvious results. I am due for another TSH test in a week...
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2010, at 18:54:53
In reply to Re: Nardil and thyroid issues, posted by Davidla on February 27, 2010, at 23:21:03
I think it takes about eight weeks to adjust. And maybe you will need a higher dose of synthroid. Mine is changed all the time. I get Mary Shoman's newsletter on thyroid and she had an article on how during the winter some need more thyroid med. Phillipa
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