Tag: Thyrotoxicosis

According to the National Institutes of Health, unintentional overdose of levothyroxine is most common in the pediatric population, while intentional overdose can occur in adults with psychiatric conditions. This highlights the importance of understanding medication dosages and potential side effects, including whether too much levothyroxine can cause nausea.

A 2021 study suggested that a vast majority of the 23 million Americans taking levothyroxine may not actually need it [1.2.2]. So, **what happens if you take levothyroxine and not need it?** Unnecessary use induces a state of hyperthyroidism, leading to significant health risks [1.2.1, 1.3.1].