You take levothyroxine tablets to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism. How long does levothyroxine take to work? Levothyroxine starts working straight away, but it may be several weeks before your symptoms start to improve and you feel any different.
What are the side effects of taking thyroxine tablets?
The more common side effects of levothyroxine can include:
- increased appetite.
- weight loss.
- heat sensitivity.
- excessive sweating.
- headache.
- hyperactivity.
- nervousness.
- anxiety.
How long do thyroxine tablets take to work?
The medication used to treat hypothyroidism is long acting, so in the beginning, it may take weeks before you experience improvement. When you start levothyroxine you won't feel better the next day. You may not feel better in two weeks. But symptoms should start disappearing within a month.
