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It might help to keep the room cool and use a fan. You could also spray your face with cool water or sip cold or iced drinks. If it does not go away, contact your doctor as they may need to review your dose . Muscle cramps If you get unusual muscle aches, which is not from exercise or hard work, talk to your doctor. You may need a blood test to find the cause. Shaking, usually of the hands Talk to your doctor as you may need to have your dose reduced.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Serious side effectsIt happens rarely, but some people may have serious side effects when taking levothyroxine.Tell your doctor or call 111 now if:you get fast or irregular heartbeats (palpitations) Immediate action required: Call 999 now if: you get chest pain Information: Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. Serious allergic reactionIn rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to levothyroxine. Immediate action required: Call 999 now if: your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollenyou're breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you're choking or gasping for air)your throat feels tight or you're struggling to swallowyour skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)you suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzysomeone faints and cannot be woken upa child is limp, floppy or not responding like they normally do (their head may fall to the side, backwards or forwards, or they may find it difficult to lift their head or focus on your face)You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling.These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital. Information: Do not drive yourself to A&E.The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. These are not all the side effects of levothyroxine. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Information: Reporting side effectsYou can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme.Visit the Yellow Card website for more information about reporting side effects. 6. Pregnancy and breastfeeding Levothyroxine and pregnancyLevothyroxine is safe to take in pregnancy.It's important to carry on taking levothyroxine throughout your pregnancy. Having too low or too high levels of thyroid hormone in pregnancy can cause
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