Levothyroxine restores balance and improves your symptoms, so if you are not taking thyroid meds, your symptoms may recur. You may also experience low energy and depression. Not taking thyroid meds can also lead to myxedema, a condition characterized by decreased breathing, low blood pressure, low body temperature, coma, and even death.

What happens when you stop taking Zoloft medication? Discontinuation syndrome can cause headaches and dizziness. People who abruptly stop taking Zoloft, or any SSRI, can experience severe side effects. These, collectively, are called discontinuation syndrome. The side effects happen because the body has not had time to adjust to no longer having the drug.

What happens if you eat right after taking Synthroid? Take your Synthroid on an empty stomach. Taking your medication directly after eating will reduce its effectiveness and can cause nausea or upset stomach. Develop a routine to balance your medication and eating habits to ensure that your hypothyroidism is properly controlled.

When can you eat after taking levothyroxine? Since food can also interfere with how the levothyroxine is absorbed, it is recommended to wait 30 to 60 minutes before eating a meal after taking levothyroxine. In addition, it is generally recommended to take other medications, such as Prozac from, levothyroxine by at least 30 to 60 minutes.

What happens when you do not take Synthroid? Missing several doses of Synthroid would be more likely to cause symptoms of hypothyroidism, such a weakness, decreased energy level, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, slow heart rate, and muscle aches.