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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RuthW" data-source="post: 812530" data-attributes="member: 148713">To be honest I cannot remember how fast it took effect because I started it forty years ago! I have never seen any side effects from thyroxine - there are effects if you take too much such as rapid heart beat right up to heart attack. But contrary to belief it does not make you lose weight if you take it in excess. If you are short of it, you will put on weight as your metabolism does slow down to some extent. When you refer to your doctor are you talking about an endocrinologist or a GP?I think you should keep a record of your attempts to diet and exercise and show them to your endocrinologist -  I think he/she will prescribe it for you.As an aside, when I was your age, and had difficulty controlling my weight, I always found that taking Evening Primrose Oil helped. Recently I saw a research paper that said EPO is really good for Type 1s. it wasn't about weight loss, but preventing complications, but it was interesting. I am exercising and trying to lose weight right now and I am thinking I will try EPO again. Less risky than fat burners, I think!</blockquote>

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