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Eltroxin used without having a thyroid problem

Morning

I would like to know what can happen if I do use Eltroxin to lose weight even though I dont have a thyroid problem but heard that it would increase my metabolism? The problem is I dont want to pick all the weight up again once I stop taking the tablet? As well as will it harm my thyroid by taking it even though I donyt need??

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Chanie01
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676032 tn?1315674063
By takin eltroxin when you don't need it will cause a heck od a lot of problems!! You could end up hyperthyroid and thats worse than being over weight! Do not take them if you don't have a thyroid problem, you will regret it if you do... You dont want to be going through what people on in this community are... Its hell, I wish I didnt have a thyroid problem...... Please listen to Stella and I!
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393685 tn?1425812522
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you heard WRONG
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393685 tn?1425812522
You will lose function of the gland and do permanent damage to yourself.

I can't go into much more with you on this because I believe I may fall into a rant on your question.

You need to realize that you are healthy and to lose a few pounds with a prescription like this could change your life forever.

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