Can thyroid medicine make you tired?

I completely feel your pain, there were days I could barely get out of bed even after starting the treatment. It can take a few weeks for the medicine to work and for the exhaustion to lift. Please be gentle with yourself.

Yes, if the dosage is too low, you will still feel tired. Get your levels checked again.

Listen, the medicine itself doesn't make you tired, but an incorrect dose certainly does. Go to your doctor, get your TSH checked, and let them adjust the power of your tablet.

Oh, initially yes! Your body is adjusting to the new hormone routine 🥱. But don't worry, once the dose is set perfectly, your energetic self will be back soon! Keep going ✨

I felt super sluggish during the first two weeks of my treatment. Turns out my body was just adapting. Just hang in there and make sure you're taking the pill on an empty stomach every morning.

In my experience, if you are still feeling tired after a month of medication, your dose is likely too low. Get a fresh TSH test done and take those reports to your doctor to optimize your daily dose.

It can happen if your hormone levels are still stabilizing. Focus on getting light physical activity and clean food to support your body's energy levels, but definitely keep your doctor updated on your fatigue.

Thyroid fatigue can persist if the hormonal balance is not reached yet. Alongside your meds, make sure you aren't deficient in Vitamin D or B12, which are very common in vegetarians and also cause severe tiredness.

My energy levels are usually zero anyway, but yes, when my thyroid dose was too low, I felt like a walking corpse. Once the doc increased my dose, I actually managed to stay awake during my afternoon meetings!