you should not increase or decrease your medication dose on your own. instead you should contact your medical provider as soon as possible to find out what to do. eltroxin is a brand name for levothyroxine. when people have their thyroid gland removed they must take synthetic thyroid hormone for the rest of their lives. the thyroid plays a key role in body metabolism. even when a person takes synthetic thyroid hormone the blood level must be checked frequently -- usually at least once a year. when a person is having symptoms (such as the kind you describe) a blood test can be used to tell if the person has too much or too little of the hormone circulating in the system. the doctor will use this blood test information to adjust the medication dosage accordingly. keep in mind many other conditions (anxiety panic heart trouble -- just to name a few) can cause the symptoms you describe. you should not assume these symptoms are caused by your thyroid medication. if you suspect you are having a heart attack you should seek emergency medical attention. wishing you well!
am taking eltroxin 100mg/day now feelin my throat tight & heart palpitation should i increase or decrease 100mg? . after my thyroid gland was taken out year 2005 am taking eltroxin 100mg/ day.