Can Levothyroxine cause Sweating and Hot Flashes?

Yes, and an endocrinologist found I have primary aldosteronism......we need the expert to ck all the hormone issues, at least I did. Seems several of my hormones are acting up or need help. blessings. Elziabeht

I definitely agree with you, @baxtersmom, an endocrinologist is the best doctor to see. I think PCPs often try to do too much but they are not as practiced in these issues. My endo keeps track of my TSH and as he says, it's "spot on".

I pretty much always go to a specialist when I have anything that can be better treated by one. That's what they're there for.
JK

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my TSH Levels go up if he lowers the dose so it really doesn't matter what the dose is I still have the profuse sweating and heat intolerance and nausea from the heat when taking the medication. I asked to be switched to Armor to see if any different and no difference. The side effects to Armor are the same, profuse sweating and heat intolerance. The manufacturer list that as side effects. I cannot live with the sweating and don't know what to do. My Endo even suggest maybe estrogen to combat the sweating, which I am not willing to do. He did not even know these were side effects of thyroid medication until I told him.

May I ask what your TSH Levels are. My Endo keeps taking me to less than 2. 0 and says that is good. I know better because my hair gets brittle and my nails and skin around my nails get so brittle that my the skin around my thumb nails split. I told him it was too low and to change it. He did change it and my hair and nails became some better, but the sweating and heat intolerance will not go away. What is funny to me is, the profuse sweating and heat intolerance are symptoms that you are to call your doctor about if you start experiencing them. He says he has been doing this for 10 years and I am the only person that has this problem. I told him it is because most women believe it is menopause. He is a PA, but I would think he would be consulting with the doctor about my issues. I am at a loss as what to do. I went off the meds for 4 months and my TSH went to 15.0

My Endo keeps taking me to less than 2. 0 and says that is good. I know better because my hair gets brittle and my nails and skin around my nails get so brittle that my the skin around my thumb nails split. I told him it was too low and to change it. He did change it and my hair and nails became some better, but the sweating and heat intolerance will not go away. What is funny to me is, the profuse sweating and heat intolerance are symptoms that you are to call your doctor about if you start experiencing them. He says he has been doing this for 10 years and I am the only person that has this problem. I told him it is because most women believe it is menopause. He is a PA, but I would think he would be consulting with the doctor about my issues. I am at a loss as what to do. I went off the meds for 4 months and my TSH went to 15.0

@Erinmfs I too have taken it for years but not had that problem. I am on a very small dose of levothyroxine though.
I do have a problem with night sweats sometimes now, but that's from my immunosuppressants.
JK

I take a compounded form of Levothyroxin since I am unable to take it as mass produced due to it causing heart arrhythmia. However, even with the compounded form I do get terrible heat flashes especially for a couple of hours after taking them in the morning and by afternoon and evening I’m fine. I know it has to be this since it is the only thing new or different that I do in the mornings. I live with it though because of the other benefits. I wish it didn’t cause this. Fortunately, I don’t get sweaty, just intense feelings of over heating multiple times each morning. I have tried different mcg levels and the higher I go the more I get them so I have to keep my mcgs low like between 13-19 mcg. Any higher and I also have tummy trouble.

Hi @needlestoneart, and welcome to Connect. I am sorry that you are experiencing heat flashes with your levothyroxine compound. How long have you been taking the medication? Although some women swear by apple cider vinegar helping with hot flashes, there is no medical evidence that really shows that anything helps other than layering clothing, staying away from spicy food, alcohol and smoking.

Have you found anything that helps you through these such as a cool shower or cold rag?
@needlestoneart, Do you have any trouble with rapid heartbeat, fluttering in your chest, or chest pain?

I too am on levothyroxine and I also have hot flashes that I always assumed was because of menopause. Now I am wondering if it could be from the medicine. I am currently on 112mcg daily. My tsh is below 1.0 which is close to being hyper. I also have palpitations and trouble going to sleep at night because my heart seems to beat hard and fast. I mentioned it to my PCP, and he didn't seem concerned. Now I wonder if my dosage is too much and is causing the sweats too.