Side effects of long-term use of omeprazole

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Suffering from hypothyroidism, the doctor explained the need for long-term oral eujiale (levothyroxine sodium tablets) alternative treatment, want to know this drug is safe? What kind of side effects will you have if you take eujiale for a long time?

Side effects of long-term use of omeprazole

If the dosage is appropriate, there is no obvious adverse reaction. Excessive use can cause tachycardia, palpitation, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, headache, neuroticism, excitement, restlessness, insomnia, skeletal muscle spasm, muscle weakness, tremor, sweating, flushing, fear of heat, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss and other symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism.

The incidence of adverse reactions was faster in T3 than in T4 or thyroid powder. Reduction or withdrawal of the drug can make all symptoms disappear. The symptoms disappeared slowly in patients with excessive T4. The manifestations of adverse reactions are similar to hyperthyroidism, such as increased appetite, neuroticism, various types of tachycardia, arrhythmia and increased basal metabolism.

In 1986, the allergic reaction caused by pure thyroid preparation was first reported. Patients with hypothyroidism developed fever, abnormal liver function, and increased eosinophils. Generally, the symptoms disappeared after withdrawal. For young patients with hypothyroidism, T4 may cause short-term pseudoencephalopathy. If T4 is used continuously, even if there is no local neurological defect, headache and edema of optic nerve papilla will appear.

matters needing attention

Highly allergic to the product and its excipients. Untreated adrenal insufficiency, pituitary insufficiency and thyrotoxicosis. The treatment should not start from acute myocardial infarction, acute myocarditis and acute pancarditis.