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hot_mom_in_the_making · July 2nd, 2009, 07:33 PM

Ok, so I’ve been on phen for exactly one week now and have lost 4.2 lbs (not quite as much as some others, but I’m happy with it). I was prescribed phen via a weight loss doctor...he did some blood work at my initial visit & told me that if my thyroid levels came back under 8 he would be putting me on a medication for it. Today I received a prescription for Synthroid but I am hesitant to take it. What if I start taking it but don't truly NEED it? Do I run the risk of permanently damaging my thyroid (or worse) if I take this med without needing it? I worry that some weight loss dr.'s may not be as diligent or knowledgeable about thyroid disorder (as opposed to an endocrinologist) and just automatically prescribe thyroid meds in conjunction with phen to ramp up weight loss. Have any of you taken these meds together and seen any better results...is it worth the risk?

July 2nd, 2009, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
hot_mom_in_the_making Phen Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Lost Weight: -35 lbs Current Weight: 159 Goal Weight: 126 hot_mom_in_the_making's Photos	Synthroid & Phen??? HELP Ok, so I’ve been on phen for exactly one week now and have lost 4.2 lbs (not quite as much as some others, but I’m happy with it). I was prescribed phen via a weight loss doctor...he did some blood work at my initial visit & told me that if my thyroid levels came back under 8 he would be putting me on a medication for it. Today I received a prescription for Synthroid but I am hesitant to take it. What if I start taking it but don't truly NEED it? Do I run the risk of permanently damaging my thyroid (or worse) if I take this med without needing it? I worry that some weight loss dr.'s may not be as diligent or knowledgeable about thyroid disorder (as opposed to an endocrinologist) and just automatically prescribe thyroid meds in conjunction with phen to ramp up weight loss. Have any of you taken these meds together and seen any better results...is it worth the risk?