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I consume Thyroxine 50 as I'm suffering from Hypothyroidism so am I going to gain wait due to consuming this medicine?
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Hello, Thanks for the query Hypothyroidism when untreated will lead to weight gain. Thyroxine when taken in adequate dose helps in controlling the TSH level (ideally around 3 to 4 mU/L), that will prevent all symptoms including weight gain Thanks.
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