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Levothyroxine

(36 Posts)
REKA Tue 10-Feb-26 16:36:27

I've been on it for 10 years and not experienced this.

SueDonim Tue 10-Feb-26 16:25:34

I’ve been on it for more than 40 years, doses between 125mcg and 75mcg. I’ve never noticed the side effect you mention.

theworriedwell Tue 10-Feb-26 16:05:17

I've been on it for over 20 years, 100mcg. Never experienced any problems.

TerriBull Tue 10-Feb-26 15:56:42

I've been on it getting on for nearly 30 years 150mcg. I can't say I've ever noticed that either.

pably15 Tue 10-Feb-26 15:50:25

I've been on it ...75 mcg for over 40 years and have never noficed this

Dontcallmelove Tue 10-Feb-26 15:48:39

Thank you for replies so far. It’s not a known side effect, but some people have reported having a dry mouth, mine isn’t. The best description is metallic like, but not like blood metallic if that makes sense? I don’t have a sense of taste so it’s difficult to be more descriptive. Unfortunately I can’t get to a pharmacist and we only have a dispensary at our surgery with the dispensers knowing very little about individual medication.

Bellanonna Tue 10-Feb-26 15:43:26

On it for 30 years. No problem.

Tuliptree Tue 10-Feb-26 15:26:15

As above posters said . Could you describe the taste more?

Fartooold Tue 10-Feb-26 15:06:55

Both my daughters take Levothyroxine one takes 50mgm the other one 125mgm and their breath does not smell. Hope you can sort it out soon.

grannydarkhair Tue 10-Feb-26 15:01:45

I’ve been on various dosages of Levothyroxine over the years and never experienced this. It’s certainly not a known common side effect. I would speak to a Pharmacist or your GP if this persists.

Dontcallmelove Tue 10-Feb-26 14:48:46

I’ve been taking a low dose of Levothyroxine for an underactive thyroid for less than a week now and I have noticed that I have an awful taste in my mouth. My husband tells me that my breath isn’t the sweetest! Has anyone else experienced this?