HELP WITH THYROXINE USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS WITH NO THYROID PROBLEMS?

Question

My friend hasn't got any thyroid problems that she knows of but is really thinking about taking thyroxine to lose weight and i'm worried this might be a dangerous thing for her to do as i've only known people with thyroid problems to take them. Does anyone know what wil happen if she takes them and has anyone out there took them for the same reason before who could offer some advise for her, Any help, advice or stories about other people in this situation would be very much welcomed

thank you

Answer 1

thyroxine is used for replace deficiency on the production of thyroid hormone, i know the reason y shes taking that meds, yes!  it could lead to weight loss because of diarrhea, and perspiration and it increases the metabolic activity which is the side effect of that drug. advice your freind to stop using thyroxine 'coz if ever that she had a heart failure she might be having palpitations, cramping and tremors. this is very serious condition if ever she still depending on that drug. y dont you advice to have her diet and regular exercise instead of using drug that can may affect her health.  

Answer 2

It will not hurt her to take thyroxine, but it will not help with weight loss.  I will cause insomnia.  Good old fashioned exercise would be best for losing weight.