There are 539 ratings for the drug: SYNTHROID in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for synthroid: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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4	Thyroid removal (cancer)	Mental fogginess, some memory impairment, immediate weight gain now reversed, body seems to process water irregularly, eye sensitivity, poorer sleep habits.	I guess I have mixed reactions to synthroid. Having my thyroid removed I need to have some supplement. The couple of weeks that I had to go off synthroid after my surgery but before my scans were awful so I am glad to take the synthroid. I have had a number of symptoms but it is hard to tell if those are related to synthroid or to removal of my thyroid - some of both I expect, and I don't think it is reasonable to expect a daily pill to work as well as the thyroid gland. I also had nighttime muscle cramps but added a daily supplement of magnesium and potassium and that went away. The only side effect that presents significant issues to me is screwing up memory; I have a high level white color job and it does negatively affect performance to some degree. The newer treatments they have that make it so you do not have to go off your thyroid medicine prior to getting your routine scans are a huge help.	M	53	1 years		2/8/2010
2	Hypothyroidism	Moodiness, anxiety, irritability, sudden bouts of fatigue, extreme memory loss, leg cramps, very sensitive to cold, itchy arms and legs, low libido, increased hunger, regained the weight lost with Levothyroxine. Positives include being able to sleep and less fatigued.	Originally posted on 12/30/09 after an allergic reaction to levothyroxine, changed to 25 mg of Synthroid and then increased to 50 mg within when blood test showed still to low TSH (and experiencing moodiness, sudden bouts of fatigue, memory loss, leg cramps and still very sensitive to cold). Now, I feel less fatigued with the next jump up, although I still have several bouts of sudden fatigue, my excellent memory has gone to seed, extremely sensitive to cold, mild leg cramps, itchiness are still there. I miss my memory. Since I am still experiencing sensitivity to cold, I suspect that I haven't finished having my dosage upped. My concern is that my memory will continue to decline as the other symptoms improve.	F	41	4 weeks		2/1/2010
5	hypothyroidism	Improved mental energy, physical energy, no longer freezing all the time, able to budge the scale downward. Did not know life could be this good	I started out taking 25 mcg., and over the course of 10 years, have finally found the perfect dose for my hypothyroidism: 200mcg synthroid and 24mcg Cytomel (for T3, look it up on this site). My Dr. is excellent about tweaking my dose based on HOW I FEEL rather than just what the official ranges are. I stay just a hair out of range b/c this is where I feel best. My Dr. realizes that nobody knows better how I feel than me. If yours doesn't subscribe to this, switch Drs. Tweaking your thyroid medicine can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Ignore the naysayers on Synthroid. If they have bad side effects, their dose is probably just wrong and they are being alarmists.	F	43	10 years		1/31/2010 Email
5	Hypothyroidism	Nothing bad. Good: lost weight, better concentration, not feeling cold all the time, no longer tired all the time	The only downside is that as a brand name, it is more expensive than generics.	M	29	7 months		1/27/2010
4	Hyperthyroidism	I am a Competitive swimmer - I swim 2 miles - 3 to 5 days a week. Everything stayed consistent, diet exercise, and I have gained weight to the tune of 10 pounds in 9 months. When I started Synthroid (50 MCG) my Thyroid number was off the chart 121.8. After 6 Months my Thyroid number was down to 45, upped dose to 100 MCG and my Thyroid number is down to 27.5. I am now on 150 MCG, and will see what happens in 3 months. I am getting my hair back. I now am seeing a B12 deficiency and my Cholesterol number 170 overall, however my LDL is up from 114 to 125 and my HDL dropped from 39 to 33. My Target number for Thyroid is 1. So I have a ways to go.	Synthroid has made a very positive change in my life. I used to sleep most of the day on Saturday and Sunday. Work Monday through Friday, but tired by 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon. Now, I rarely sleep during the day on a Saturday or Sunday.	M	49	9 months		1/27/2010 Email
1	Thyroidectomy(cancer)	All possible except death. It feels like I'm almost there though.	Ok, I too thought there could not be so many things wrong with me at the same time. I've been on Synthroid for 11 years. Have never felt quite right. Tried Levox, even worse. Was told in 2006 no natural form or replacement was available for those who are without a Thyroid Dr. Says labs are fine. Not sure if PCP knows how to read? So for years they(Derm.,PCP,Surgeon,OBGYN) have blamed most of my complaints on my Depo or activities- Then I got off Depo in April. My sex drive has come back x's 10 but, now my problems seem increasingly worse and easier to identify. I'm getting dissy and disoriented (sometimes when driving and I can't speak as I try to regain focus). I kept blaming my mental dedgrigation and recently developed communication problems on changing job types. I just feel sick all day everyday. I do try and eat healthy(rarely eat beef, drink well water) and get a good amount of exercise so I have no weight gain complaints. Pretty much everything listed is happening to me though. Took all kinds of shit for acne for many years, negative results. I refuse to take another med to counter the seemingly toxic reaction I am experiencing from prolonged use of Synthroid. I asked my Dr to switch over to Armour but, apparently he does not like it. Does it work for total replacement or should it be used in conjunction with something else to be effective? This has been an extremely effective tool at handicapping and dumbing down the population at the very least. I am disgusted.	F	32	11 years		1/21/2010
3	Had a total Thyroidectomy June 09	Hair Loss(still),weight gain almost 70lbs in a year and half due to Hyperthyroid and Graves Disease.I am still fatigued - dont sleep well - continual headaches and continual menstrual cycle for 20 days out of the month for the last 3 months. Really dont have an urge to eat. Just tired all the dang time and really feel like I am at my witts end.		F	38	180 days		1/19/2010 Email
1	under-active thyroid for 46yrs.	Leg cramps at night. Terribly painful. Loss of sleep. Would lie awake for hours. Felt depressed.		F	65	46 years		1/16/2010
1	hypothyroid after radio-iodine	muscle stiffness and weakness. brain fog....	I have posted on here twice now. 8/9/05 and 4/7/07. I took myself off of this horrible drug in August of 2005 and I have not had any since. 5 years 5 months to the day! My tsh is 3.0 and I feel great. Why would anything synthetic be good for your body?	F	48	5 years		1/9/2010 Email
1	Hypothyroidism	Weight gain, hair loss, ocassional chest pain, and loss of sex drive.	I was diagnosed with Hypo last September, and my MD prescribed Synthroid (no other option was discussed). She told me that I would soon lose the weight I had gained while being untreated. Wrong! I slowly gained about ten pounds over the course of four months. I have also lost about half of my hair, due to the constant shredding. Although my MD said that my thyroid was now "normal" (TSH .79), I questioned why my T3 and T4 levels had only increased slightly (I was at the very bottom of the ranges), and she said that she couldn't increase my Synthroid to improve the low levels because I would go Hyperthyroid. That's when I learned that T4 can only take me so far. I then contacted a Holistic doctor, and he switched me to compounded dessicrated hormone. Within eight days, my hair has stopped falling out and I've lost two pounds. I have also stopped having the chest pains. I will NEVER go back on Synthroid!!!! Yuck!	F	42	4 months		1/8/2010
2	hypothyrodism	Briefly describe? weight gain is unbelievable! I have been on synthroid for 2 months now and it's horrible. The side effects are awful.... I am or was petite. very small and now i feel like a whale..very large.. I have never had a "Flabby stomach"...now I Look pregnant..my hips have even widened.. pimples as if i were going through puberty...stomach pains, gassy,constipation, leg pain, breast pain as if they were growing, anxiety.. brain FOG! cannot remember or even focus..I am having a very hard time staying focused on writing this.. any alternatives anyone? As I do understand, this drug or even dose affects everyone differently. Also, as I've read several articals and comments about synthroiid, everyone's side effects and concerns are similar.	I would love to know of an alternative or suggestions please....thank you	F	36	2 months		1/6/2010
1	hypothyroid, presumed hashimoto's	50mcg dose I felt better for first few days(less sluggish, could go to bathroom), then I started staying awake most of night and 10 days into treatment I had severe dizzy spells, my hands and feet went numb,	Still haven't found a drug that works for me and am hypothyroid, very fatigued. Having some tests for adrenal and other to see if I have additional problems	F	49	11 days		1/5/2010 Email
3	Hypothyroidism	Insomnia, mild muscle cramps, headaches, extreme confusion	I was started on Levothyroxine (generic) when first diagnosed. After 1 week, I experienced headaches, forgetfulness and felt like I had gained weight on either side of my neck. My doctor took me off for one week and reintroduced Synthroid at the lowest dose. I've been on it for 3 weeks and will retest to see how it is doing. So far I am experiencing extreme insomnia, extreme memory loss, occassional headaches, experiencing dry skin again, mild muscle cramps and occassional fatigue. It may either be an allergic reaction or not enough dosage. The medicine has helped with the extreme fatigue, regulation of monthly cycles (with the help of birth control) and at first, dry skin. I'm not sure that losing my memory is a good trade off at this point, but will continue to work with the doctor or perhaps see an Endo. It is hereditary in my family and at the suggestion of my brother will have my hormones (estrogen and progesterone) checked along with the T3 and T4.	F	41	3 weeks		12/30/2009 Email
3	hypothyroid	I've gained 30 lbs while eating moderately and faithfully taking three 1-hour exercise classes per week at my gym for three years. I also have joint pain in my fingers.	Shortly after starting this med, symptoms disappeared! I was no longer cold, I no longer needed sudden, urgent naps in the afternoon, and my menstrual cycle returned to normal (was very heavy and every two weeks). My T3 and T4 levels have been regulated.	F	39	3 years		12/28/2009 Email
1	hypothyroidism	palpitations, atrial fibrillation	I see a few who have had a wonderful outcome with Synthroid. Wish I were one of them. Wish I were one of those who "confuse symptoms with side effects." That's not the case with me. I have been under the care of a cardiologist for over a year. There is nothing physically wrong with my heart, but clearly I have some palpitations due to thyroid disease. On synthroid, I go into atrial fibrillation. I've been taken to ER three times in a-fib. I started at 100 mcg and had the problem. Moved all the way down to 25 mcg...STILL happened. Endocrinologist and cardiologist are in agreement that I have a sensitivity to synthroid. Fortunately, my thyroid levels are in the normal range for now. However, my thyroid antibody tested positive, which means more likely than not, the hormone will get out of control again. I'm not on Synthroid anymore and have my TSH tested every three months. We are working on another plan of action for me if something happens again. I hope I'm not totally screwed. :( So, for all of those who insist that it's only a symptom, not a side effect...it is very possible to be sensitive to Sythroid.	F	49	3 months		12/26/2009 Email
2	thyroid			M	54			12/23/2009
1	hypothyroid/Hassimoto's disease	chest pain that radiates to left arm and starts at left breast, pain in ear, severe fatigue, hair loss and dry skin,joint cracking, irregular menstruation, trouble concentrating, not wanting to wake up in the morning, muscle aches; especially in upper extremities to fingers, lack of enthusiasm to workout, or to even go out, bruising, slow heart rate, fullness in neck..	I was diagnosed as having sub-clinical hypothyroidism and was placed on .75mcg in August 2009, in order to "avoid getting advanced clinical symptoms". I complained of tachycardia with the .75mcg. My doctor took a blood test and said that my levels were normal, but agreed to lower my dosage anyway to .50mcg to address the tachycardia. After three months, I complained of hair loss, dry skin, irregular menses. My doctor took my blood, palpated my thyroid and said that my levels were normal and to come back to her in a year. She is one of the best endocrinologist in Miami. I understand that my levels are normal on paper, but I really feel like this drug is killing me. I had little to no symptoms before starting and today I started to feel strong chest pains to add to the list of other side effects that I was already feeling. After researching the internet, I realize that other people have experienced the same symptoms on this medication, but have been told that what they are feeling are just symptoms of the hypothyroidism and not the drug itself. Why are doctors not taking into account the symptoms of this medication? I am scared that I have endangered myself by starting this to begin with. My co-worker had the same problem; hypothyroid with Hassimotos, but she refused the treatment. She is taking Iodine supplements and feels great, while I feel like I am slowly getting more ill. Help!	F	35	4 months		12/20/2009 Email
5	Hashimoto's	None.	Feel great! I didn't even realize the mental sluggishness I was experiencing until I started taking synthroid and got my "edge" back.	F	59	5 years		12/10/2009
2	Total thyroidectromy - cancer	anxiety, heart palpitations, headaches, mood is flat.	I have been on synthroid for 3 months now. I am on 150 mg. I just had my blood work last week and my doc told me he is going to leave me on this dose. I do not feel good ALL the time. It is very hard to stay positive about this drug.	F	28	3 months		12/7/2009
1	Hypothyroid	This is an absolutely TERRIBLE drug that should be taken off the market! At my doctor's request to "give it a chance to work", I took this drug for 12 awful weeks. It not only did not help my hypothyroidism, it made it WORSE! My hair started to fall out by the handful, I was freezing all the time, and my exhaustion became almost debilitating. My TSH showed some improvement, my T3 & T4 not much improvement at all, despite the dose. Thankfully doc put me on Armour Thyroid which saved my life. I would NEVER take a synthetic thyroid again!!!!	Synthroid is a synthetic thyroid replacement, it contains T4 only. This is unlike others that contain both T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. This is a very important point because the body must convert T4 into T3 to make it useable. Of course the body must be able to actually use the thyroid hormone to improve health and eliminate symptoms. If the body can't convert or use T4 what's the point? Others out there contain T3 & T4 so there's useable T3 in addition to the T4 which needs to be converted. There are also natural alternatives which are sooo much better than synthetics. HUGE DIFFERENCE!	F	40	2 years		12/7/2009
5	hypothroid/hashimoto's	none	It seems lots of people confusing symptoms with side effects here. symptoms of thyroid disorder not disappearing because of your dose or how you are taking synthroid. take in am with water (not juice milk etc), do not take with antacid, vitamins, and take at least 1 hour before eating. It makes a world of difference in how the medication works when I follow the simple instructions that the pharmacy puts on the bottle for me. A bad part about synthroid is the odd dosages. make sure your doc is looking at TSH, T4 AND T3 bloodwork and do it every 60-90 days to get a good look at ALL THREE - a Vit. D and Vit. B-12 panel cant hurt either ESP if fatigue keeps you indoors and you feel pain when touched in legs and arms. Encourage your doc to think outside the box if you seem like you are on and endless teeter totter of dosages. I take .300mcg 1 day a week and .150mcg 6 days a week. It works well and skin, hair, sleep and other symptoms aren't an issue anymore. Weight is also coming off now with about 1-3 pounds a month with minimal exercise and 5-6 pounds a month with 1 hour cardio a day. Remember it's not just up to a pill to magically cure you. You have to help yourself with this disorder; you have to be just as proactive watching your diet and excercise (no one is going to do it for you), and be proactive with your doctor and don't be afraid or feel inconveninced if you have to find a new one. It's YOUR health and YOU are in charge!	F	37	15 years		12/6/2009 Email
1	Thyroid Cancer-thyroidectomy	Heart palpitations, HBP, constipation, night sweats, insomnia, leg cramps, low libido, hair loss, dry skin, excessive weight gain, mental confusion.	I am 36 years old and had my thyroid removed in June 2008. Since then, my doctor has adjusted my level SEVEN times. I am now on a dosage of 200 mg and it still sucks. I am asking to switch medicines or doctors. I need help!	F	36	1 years		11/27/2009
1	Hashimoto/Hypothyroidism	Total brain fog, extreme weight gain, joint pain, water retention, hair loss.	These symptoms are usually caused by hypothyroidism, but Synthroid did nothing to help. Those who have this condition should demand Armour Thyroid. It is natural hormone that is getting harder and harder to find. After being on Synthroid for 2 years, I begged my doctor for an alternative. He prescribed Armour, and I felt better after 2 days! I have been on it now for years and have since lost 50 lbs, no hair loss, nor brain fog! I still have some joint pain but it is much more managible.	F	43	2 days		11/24/2009 Email
2	Thyroid Cancer	I have been taking synthoid for nearly 15 years. I would say that despite many beliefs by many doctors and endo doctors, Synthoid is not a great replacement for a thyroid that has been removed. I am on .150 and I am considered hyperthyroid, but generally I do not feel good and require a lot of sleep. My mood is somewhat flat. I have tried to get all my doctors to consider Amour thyroid. But I think the makers of Synthoid have all the doctors fooled. I wish the doctors would not just rely on a TSH number but ALSO take into account how a patient feels. I believe that doctors should be more willing to give Amour Thyroid a try if patients do want to consider this as an option.		F	38	15 years		11/20/2009 Email
5	total thyroidectomy	no side effects	My thyroid was removed due to papillary thyroid cancer.By the end of my first week on Synthroid I felt great. I have continued to experience no problems at all with this medication. In fact,I feel exactly the same way I did before my thyroidectomy.	F	58	3 months		11/18/2009 Email
2	Goiter	Anxiety, paranoia, crying jags.	I am being treated for a goiter, my dr. first had me on 25 mcg of generic levo which did nothing, and then switched me to 50 mcg Synthroid. I feel like I am going insane, I cry several times a day, get anxious and/or fly into a rage over minor things...I wish I'd never begun having it treated, other than having trouble swallowing I've had no previous sypmtoms of hyper or hypo thyroid. Even before beginning the meds my thyroid levels were normal.	F	32	21 days		11/16/2009 Email
1	hypothyroidism	My warning is for young females. I began taking synthroid after my first baby was born. My second child was born with no softspot and almost died in delivery. I later found out that this is a side effect from taking too much synthroid during pregnancy. My doctor was trying to regulate my dose and a few times it was too high during my pregnancy. This is a very serious problem causing my son to have an operation at 4 weeks old.		F	52	25 years		11/16/2009
5	hypothyroidism	None.	I have been on Synthroid (75mcg) for one month. It seems to be great. I am starting to feel normal and losing weight. I am not freezing all of the time. I am not as fatigued as before. I still experience fatigue, but nothing like before Synthroid. My skin also isn't as dry as before and my hair is looking better. No more constipation. Mentally, I couldn't ask for anything more, but I began taking Zoloft at the same time, so I am sure that has something to do with it as well.	F	44	31 days		11/15/2009 Email
5	2 NEUROSURGERIES	NONE WHATSOEVER (IN COMBINATION WITH 4 OTHER HORMONAL MEDS)..	REALLY EXCELLENT. JUST A LIFE SAVER FOR ME. SYNTH IS THE BEST AND EASIEST OF ALL THE 5 DRUGS I MUST NOW TAKE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AFTER MY TWO MAJOR NEUROSURGERIES. THANK GOD, I FINALLY AM BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. IF SOMEONE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS OR ANY OTHER HORMONAL MED., I SUGGEST THEY SEE ONE (OR MORE) REALLY GOOD ENDOCRINOLOGISTS IN A BIG CITY MEDICAL CENTER. PER EXAMPLE, THE FIRST ENDO I HAD YEARS AGO, WAS JUST TERRIBLE AND A MONEY GRUBBER. EVERYTHING HORMONAL MUST BE IN PERFECT BALANCE. IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED OR IRRITABLE FROM SYNTHROID ASK TO TRY LEXAPRO IN CONJUNCTION. IT'S THE BEST SSRI OUT THERE, HANDS DOWN, IMHO.	M	57	2 years		11/8/2009
4	Thyroid removed	My biggest side effect is hair loss	I feel better in general, still some mild flushing and feelings of anxiety from time to time. Didn't know the strange pressure in my ears could be from this drug, learn something new everyday! My biggest problem is hair lose, it wont stop and two doctors told me it's just stress related. I had very thick and healthy hair before, now it is thin and brittle. For those that have had this experience, do you have any advise? I don't want to go bald.	F	35	5 years		11/8/2009 Email
5	Hypothyroidism	None	My life is changed! I was initially hyperthyroid then swung to very low hypothyroidism and my endocrinologist prescribed 112 mcg of Synthyroid. Now my energy is back, sleep restful and deep, all bodily pains gone, no headaches, mental fog gone. I feel like I've gotten my life back and gotten 5-10 yrs younger! I'm a lifelong vegetarian and have no tolerance for prescription drugs. But this drug has saved my life and I am very grateful!	F	59	7 days		11/5/2009
5	Hypothyroid	Energy! Feel alive! Don't want to sleep every minute of the day! Daydream about fun things instead of napping.	If you are hypothyroid, there is nothing to say, it works and will change your life enormously. I used to skip class to go sleep in my car. I could and would sleep anywhere. I also had chronic headaches. There are no negative side effects for me. However, no drug is perfect all the time. To maintain my weight and boost my energy I eat a low carb diet and almost no sugar. I also take vitamins. You need to have self control to feel good when you have thyroid problems. You can't just blame everything on your condition or your medication. This drug is replacing something that your body needs to function, so I don't see any point of discussion. Just take it, inspire yourself to be well, eat healthy and enjoy your new life!!	F	38	19 years		10/29/2009
2	Hashimoto's disease	Weight gain, ringing in ears, high blood pressure	Never had high blood pressure in my life. Since I started taking Synthroid, my blood pressure has skyrocketed to crazy numbers, now I need medicine for that. Dr. says it's a coincidence but I don't agree. Ringing in ears, sweating, insomnia, not happy with this medication at all. What else is there?	F	50	5 months		10/29/2009
1	hypothyriodism	Did not do a thing for me at any dosage. Sucks.	Worst thyroid medicine conceived.	F	56	15 years		10/26/2009 Email
5	Hypothroidism	Very sensitive to sunlight. Nothing else that I notice.	I was always cold and not terribly energenic most of my adult life. My body came to a near standstill at menopause, which is when I was diagnosed as hypothyroid. I could barely move, and had frequent heart palipatations. I thought I was dying. Synthroid saved my life. My doctors have monitored it carefully over the years and make minor dosage changes when necessary. I also monitor my diet as some foods, such as broccoli, interfere with its effectiveness.	F	67	17 years		10/23/2009
2	Total thyroidectomy	Excessive weight gain, swelling of the hands and feet, mental dullness, headaches, depression, and mood swings.	The doctor can never seem to get my dosage correct. I have not felt right since the removal of my thyroids do to cancer. I never have any energy.	F	45	2 years		10/21/2009
5	Hashimotos's	I get out of breath more easily now and my cycle was irregular for the first time in years.	It didn't help my shakiness and lightheadedness, but I've only been taking it a short time so the dosage might not be quite right yet. However, I have way more energy now than I did when I was hypo, and I feel like I can participate in and enjoy life much more. I was sleeping all the time, and now I hardly ever take a nap or feel completely exhausted like I used to.	F	20	2 months		10/13/2009
5	Hypothyroidism	Always feel like something is stuck in my throat. My B12 level fell below normal and now I have to be on Cyanocobalamine therapy.	Anyone whose B12 levels fell below normal after starting Synthroid?	M	60	10 years		10/8/2009 Email
2	Hypothyroid	Muscle ache and spasms all over from head to tow , fatigue, joint pain, sleepless nights, brain fog. Sometimes I feel like I have the flu and nothing seems to help. My doctor says nothing. I feel like he does not believe me. The constant pain is realy wearing me down. I am on 150mcg which was increased this year because my levels were not good.	The Pharmisist gave me the generic form of Synthroid and that is when my levels got to almost dangerous levels but some times I feel like that was better then what this medication is doing to me.	F	50	3 years		10/6/2009
1	Hypothyroid	WEIGHT GAIN -- I have gained a CRAZY amount of weight in the last 3 months without any change in my diet or exercise program. I told my doctor that I have gained more weight on this drug than when I was pregnant with my children! Also, a TON of hair loss ....	Hate it, hate it, hate it .... there has to be something else. I am on 100mcg currently ... down from 15omcg because that was WAY too much for my body to handle and the side effects are evil.	F	39	4 months		10/5/2009
4	Hypothyroidism	?? I have been on it for most of my life, I was 14 when diagnosed . I take 300 mcg a day. have 4 normal kids..I am 38 now.	Take your med EVERY day and in the morning before you eat.. all it does is replace thyroid hormone... The only problems are when you either don't have enough...or too much..which can be determined by a blood test.	F	38	24 years		10/1/2009 Email
2	Hypothyroid	After only a few days of my primary doc giving me synthroid samples I felt horribble low energy no quality of life brain fog constipation I shortly after requested armour thyroid and all the symptoms subsided thank god. I am in a better place and will never go back on synthroid.		F	30	7 days		9/29/2009
5	hypothyroidism	none	I am very pleased with Synthroid. My DR had to initially increase my dosage twice, but once the right dosage for my body was found, my hypothyroid symptoms have diminished significantly. My blood work consistenly reveals normal thyroid levels now while taking Synthroid. I have been very pleased.	F	32	4 years		9/27/2009
2	hypothyroidism	The symptoms of hypothyroidism that I had initially (eg tiredness, carpal tunnel, tinnitis, heavy periods), went away but new symptoms, some consistant with hypothyroidism came in their place and got worse and worse....constant shaking both internally (like a buzzing feeling) and visibly externally, muscle weakness especially after exercise, necessity to eat every 2-3 hours to avoid feeling extremely unwell, joint pain, hair loss, brittle nails, abdominal pain	I was told by doctors and specialists that the symptoms I was experiencing were NOT caused by the medication even though they started when I began the medication and have gone away now that I have come off it. I feel so much better. Symptoms of hypothyroidism have now started to come back so I will have to find an alternative. What?	F	45	2 years		9/13/2009
5	Hypothyroidism	None. I am very pleased with this medication.		F	19	5 years		9/11/2009
2	HYPOTHYROIDISM	Tired all the time, felt like a zombie	Dont remember how long. Finally got back on Armour Thyroid. Since then all is well	F				9/9/2009
5	Total thyroidectomy; Hashimoto's	None, I feel very healthy :)	I had a large goiter for years but before I had my thyroid removed, I experienced weight gain, approximatly 40 pounds, hair thinning, coarse hair, brittle nails, dry skin, irratability, depression, and severe fatigue and exhaustion. After my surgery, I was put on BRAND NAME SYNTHROID, and have felt better everyday, my weight is so much more easier to control, my hair grows, I now longer have dry brittle hair or bad skin. If your taking Synthroid, or the generic, and are having bad symtoms again, I suggest getting your TSH levels read again, and going to a couple different doctors, being thyroid patients we should all know that over the years of our problems we will have to deal with changing doses, so deal! I believe in removing problematic goiters and starting fresh with taking brand name Synthroid alone, I feel like the goiter may interact with how the medicine is absorbed/used in the body.	F	20	1 years		9/3/2009 Email
1	Hypothyroidism	severe fatigue, headache, cold all the time, constipation, weight gain, irritable, depressed, suicidal at times,severe joint pain, esp. at hands & feet, tinnitus and now hearing loss	I am 53, female, and had a goiter 26 yrs ago with the birth of my first child, I weighed 123 LBs. The MD immediately put me on Sythroid and I have been on it ever since. I feel like the man who spent 20 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. I have gained 100 pounds, have fatigue all the time, wanting to die at times, joint pain, saw a Rheumatologist 4 yrs ago, who says I have RA but can't quite figure out why. I now have developed ear fullness, pain in my ears, pressure headache, neck ache, dizziness at times, joint pain at my hands a feet and now I am am losing my hearing. Isaw an EMT who said it is nerve damage and that the ear pain and fullness and dizziness is from TMJ! of which I have never had in my life! Thank you all on this blog because I have stopped the Sythroid today and will ask my MD for Armour Thyroid. Thanks again!	F	53	26 years		8/23/2009 Email
2	partial thyroidectomy, Hashimoto's	Intense joint pain in elbows, knees, and hands. Inability to sleep through the night.	About a year after a partial thyroidectomy, I developed symptoms of hypothyroidism. My endo put me on a low (25 MCG) dose of Levothyroxine. This helped alleviate most of the hypo symptoms... however, I'm now experiencing joint pain so severe that sometimes I struggle to turn on a faucet or lift a carton of milk. I also experience occasional depression and frequent insomnia. Any advice on how best to alleviate the joint pain would be most welcome, but my doctor just says, "take some ibuprofin." I can't help but associate the onset of the pain with taking the thyroid hormone - I don't think it's a coincidence. Incidentally, becoming hypothyroid coincided with menopause (or possibly triggered it?) and I'm aware that depression and insomnia are common at this time of life... but that does not explain the joint pain.	F	50	6 months		8/17/2009
1	Depression	Drugged feeling, fogginess, irritability, agitation, arms broke out with weird pimples that itched and were full of clear fluid		M	66	60 days		8/17/2009
1	Hypothyroidism	anxiety, nervousness, extreme fatigue, depression to name a few.	I took this product for nine years, because I was ignorant to the fact that there are other alternatives. Doctors ignored my symptoms. I do believe Synthroid caused problems with my Central Nervous System.	F	36	9 years		8/16/2009 Email
5	Hashimotos/Hypothyroid	Regulates my hormone levels just fine. Have had to have the dosage increased as my thyroid dysfunction increases, but no side effects from the drug itself.	If your endocrinologist prescribes Synthroid, do not let your pharmacy give you a generic or other brand. There are major differences between the various natural and synthetic thyroid brands, and generics do NOT have the same formulations as the proprietary brands. If one brand doesn't seem to be working, talk to your doctor about switching to another. But stick to a single source.	F	45	4 years		8/11/2009
2	hypothyroid	WEIGHT GAIN- 7 POUNDS IN THREE WEEKS, ALL IN THE ABDOMEN, HAIR LOSS HAS DECREASED ON SYNTHROID BUT STILL FEEL TIRED	I DON'T CARE FOR IT AND NOW WISH I DIDN'T START IT, IT HAS NOT HELPED WITH REGULATING MY CYCLES EITHER	F	31	25 days		8/11/2009
1	cusp hypothyroidism	Weight Gain, Bloating, Painfully cracked lips, chest pressure	I have been on the cusp of hypothyroidism for years and have fought taking medication. Since going through early menopause, I had trouble losing weight, even with exercise. I gave in to taking medication after my newest Dr. told me it was "beneficial". After taking Synthroid for a couple of months I told my Dr. about my weight gain and she raised to 50 mg to speed up metabolism. I have not lost the weight and feel bloating. I also told her about my cracked lips and she offered to refer me to a Dermatologist because she never heard of this drug having this side effect. She told me that my body needs to get used to the drug. I want to stop taking it and take a homeopathic approach. I am sorry I ever gave in.	F	42	3 months		8/6/2009
5	Hypothyroidism	None, although recently have experienced joint pain that has not subsided	I have been taking Synthroid or Levothyroxin (depending on which GP prescribed and what insurance I was on) for 30 years. I feel it has done its job well. I have suffered throughout the years with other issues that have similar symptoms as others described in this post such as severe fatigue which was diagnosed as hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid is different than your thyroid). Once I had the offending parathyroid removed I felt much better. I have never been heavy but I also do not lose weight when exercising regularly and watching what I eat. I am also hypoglycemic so I eat very well.	F	47	30 years		7/30/2009 Email
3	Hypothyroid	Lack of energy, headaches, tinnitus	I have been on Synthroid for 15 years. At the beginning it worked great. Recently after severe stress, my body went out of balance. The doctor switched my dosage from the 100 mcg I have been taking for 6 years to 125 mcg. I have been sick for the past 4 months after tapering down from 125 to 112 and to 100 again. I have dizziness, severe tinnitus, insomnia and headaches. I attribute this to overdosing on Synthroid. Everybody is very different. I can only judge Synthroid for what it does to my body. It has very different effects on different people. I notice that stress plays a huge role on thyroid function. Overall and despite what I am going through, Synthroid has been a fine drug to be on.	F	39	15 years		7/29/2009 Email
1	hypothyroid disease	headaches, weight gain, mood swings	after reading all the reports and thinking I was the only one experiencing these side effects, I now realize it was the medication. I was on weight watchers thinking it would help me loose weight and I gained. Fact is I was eating more food on weight watchers than I did on a daily bases. Synthroid has made me gain weight at a rapid pace! I am a laid back person and I could snap at any time at anyone for no reason.	F	44	3 years		7/26/2009
5	Hashimoto's Disease/ Chronic Hives	None	Synthroid made me feel human again and once my thryoid was supressed my hives went into remission!	F	31	5 years		7/22/2009
5	hypothyroidism	sweating, tachycardia, blurry vision and anxiety before taking it with vitamin C. After taking it with vitamin C there were really no side effects.	stopped taking a small amount of the medication (25mcg) because of blurry vision and tachycardia. then i decided to take it with vitamin C to see what happens. after taking levothyroxine with vitamin C 2x a day, i feel so much better. up to 250 mcg now. i am so glad i dont see those blurry spots floating around when on this med. wish i started it sooner. my muscles don't hurt and my depression isn't that bad anymore.	M	21	30 days		7/19/2009
5	hypothyroidism	None at all	I feel like a new person after starting the medication. 50mg daily--dose has been increased over the years.	F	29	4 years		7/16/2009 Email
1	Hypothyroidism and infertility	Too many to name but I will say I felt like I was dying when I was on the generic brand Levo. I gained so much weight in 4 months and felt absolutely horrible. I went to a special infertility hospital in Pittsburgh and they didn't help me at all. All they cared about was putting me on stupid Levo. I took myself off of this medicine and I felt so much better getting this poison drug out of my body after 1 day. I wasn't mean and crazy anymore as my husband said I was while taking the Levo. I have been on Armour and don't have any side affects. I am starting on Cytomel tomorrow because I am not getting pregnant yet and have been trying for 4 years. My medical dr. who is a real MD but doens't believe in drugs has just learned from a conference that women who are taking some Cytomel with Armour are getting better results and losing weight more and are getting pregnant. I am looking forward to trying this and seeing if I can get pregnant now. I have struggled with so many dr's who	NEVER, NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG. YOU WILL REGRET IT!! MY MD SAID IT WILL MESS UP YOUR THYROID EVEN MORE.	F	37	4 months		7/15/2009
5	Hashimotos	Emotional swings, increased libido, mostly it has helped.	I have been on synthroid for 13 years. It has helped me a lot! I stops my hair loss and fatique. I do however have trouble losing weight, high cholesterol even when diet is perfect, and recently they upped my level and now I am very irritable and you will all laugh, but my sex drive is off the charts! Husband does not complain about that! I will have to report it I guess.	F	43	13 years		7/13/2009
3	total thryroidectomy in 2005	I had joint pain, muscle aches, burning sensation under skin, brain fog, tingling in hands, arms and legs, skin flushing, abdominal pain, hot flashes, back pain and no energy. I yo-yoed between 112 mcg and 125 mcgs for 4 years. I was seen by numerous MDs for Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis - none of which I had.	It turns out that I am sensitive to the dyes used in Synthroid. My Endo agreed to prescribe 50 mcg (dye free) tablets in such a way that gives me the appropriate dosage. My symptoms went away in less than a week! I hope this info is helpful.	F	54	4 years		7/8/2009
2	Hashimotos	Extreme hair loss, fatigue, muscle aches and pains, chest discomfort,loss of libido, stiffness, weight gain		F	55	3 years		6/26/2009 Email
1	Hypothyroid	Excessive weight gain on hips, buttocks and abdomen, swollen breasts, bloating, joint pain/swelling, acne breakouts on forehead and neck, constipation, loss of hair	I was considered subclinical hypothyroid and an Endocrinologist prescribed this drug (25mcg). I have gained an excessive amount of weight on it while continuing to exercise 6 days a week and eat healthy. My stomach makes me look pregnant, it has gotten so big and bloated. I used to weigh 133 lbs and am well over 150 now. The joint pain is awful (I am barely able to make it through a workout). I used to have clear skin and now have acne breakouts and have just started to lose my hair in significant amounts. All after just six weeks on this stuff. Do your research before starting this drug. I learned I could not tolerate this stuff the hard way. I was willing to believe everything the Endocrinologist said about this medicine making me feel better. I refuse to take it any longer and am off it for good. Will try a naturopathic doctor who is willing to prescribe Armour or Nature-throid.	F	40	6 weeks		6/24/2009
5	hypothyroid - hashimotos	Jittery feeling. The key to this drug is to slowly introduce it into your system. It has taken me a year to work up to 75mcg a day. I felt too jittery so started with 13.5mcg! After a month or so, worked up to 25mcg and then every other day 50mcg....By noon that feeling usually wears off but it made me short tempered. Also, this is one of those drugs where generic makes a huge difference, is not at all the same. I started with generic levothyroxine and felt as if I was in a fog most of the time. Switched to brand synthroid and that completely disappeared.	This drug is absolutely necessary if your thyroid has quit functioning properly. I am no longer tired all the time, some minor hair loss stopped, skin feels better, less dry. I don't feel like I'm dragging around anymore even when I don't get enough sleep. The key is to give it time, do the dosage slowly.	F	47	1 years		6/20/2009
5	removal of thyroid tumor	NONE	I have been on Synthroid now for over 30 years (since 1978) without any problems whatsoever. Just recently my doctor talked me into trying the generic version. What a mistake. After only a week on it I had horrible symptoms - mostly extreme heat at night while sleeping - sweating like you would not believe. I stopped taking the generic for about 4 days and went back on the Brand 3 days ago. All is back to normal. Those who say brand and generic are the same are all wet - They are NOT the same...	M	64	30 years		6/20/2009
2	Total Thyroidectomy	Massive hair loss, irregular periods, and enhanced PMS symptoms.	Experienced rapid and significant hair loss since taking synthroid. Literally lost about 1/2 of my hair density in six short months and the problem continues to escalate which has been devastating to me. While I have never experienced any of these problems pre-Synthroid, doctors seem unwilling to believe it is the medication even when the package itself notes that hair loss can be a problem. Very frustrating experience.	F	43	6 months		6/19/2009
4	Thyroidectomy	Overheating at night, unable to sleep, thinning of hair, irritability, fatigue, over-emotional, night terrors	When my levels are accurate, Synthroid works wonders. If I miss a few doses or if my levels are off, or if I take the generic brands, the side effects kick in.	F	27	13 years		6/16/2009 Email
1	Hypothyroid	Tired all the time, felt toxic, ruined my life, headaches all day every day, felt like a zombie.	SYNTHROID IS NOT VEGETARIAN. IF YOU ARE A VEGETARIAN THINK ABOUT SWITCHING MEDICATIONS BECAUSE THE MAGNESIUM STEARATE IN SYNTHROID IS FROM A BOVINE SOURCE. THIS IS THE WORST THYROID MEDICINE YOU COULD BE ON. THE LONGER YOU ARE ON IT THE MORE IT RUINS YOU BODY.	M	21	7 years		6/10/2009
5	I was born without a thryroid gland	I am overweight and have difficulty losing weight. Most of the side effects are from not taking it like I should. If I get behind on taking my pills I get severe headaches and want to sleep all of the time.	I have been on synthroid since several days after I was born when they realized that I did not have a thyroid gland. I always appreciated was the taste, because it tastes like candy. I also appreciate that with my insurance it is not extremely pricey since I have been warned by several doctors that the generics can be unstable.	F	27	27 years		6/2/2009 Email
1	hypothyroidism	disorientation, joint pain, uncontrollable and unpredictable mood swings, swelling of hands and ankles, headaches, tiredness ALL the time.	Another reviewer called this a suicide drug and I agree completely. I am having terrible bouts of anger and crying for no reason and I can't seem to get it under control. It is affecting my job performance as I can't concentrate and at times I have become irate with my coworkers. There is no warning for when this is about to happen. Without this drug I am a very laid back person, on it I have become a lunatic. I seriously was afraid I was going insane until I read the side effects. I am going to demand my doctor find another solution to my thyroid problem. I can't go on like this.	F	54	90 days		5/31/2009
3	hypothyroid			F	29	5 years		5/12/2009
1	Hypothyroidism	Took this for approx. 4 weeks. The first week I felt no different. By the second week I had a bit more energy. By the third week I was having WILD mood swings, crying fits, my face was breaking out more that it ever did when I was a teenager, I was hungry all the time, missed period, extreme stomach bloating, painful trapped gas.	By the 4th week I was on this it was pretty clear I was either going to have to stop taking it because of the a fore mentioned side effects, or be put in the looney bin. Within three days of coming off of the meds, I didn't have anymore breakouts, I was MUCH more even tempered, no more crying fits. I still get EXTREMELY fatigued, especially in the afternoon, so I guess if my labs still aren't up to par, I'll be going back on a thyroid medication, BUT NOT THIS ONE.	F	31	28 days		5/9/2009
2	Hypothyroid	Heart palpitations, feeling of someone with their hand over my throat and pushing on my chest. Brain fog and an overwhelming sense that something is wrong. Aching muscles and daily headaches and neck pain.	Thinking seriously about asking my doctor to try something different but didn't gain any weight taking synthroid, actually lost a few pounds and worried about weight gain on a different mediciation.	F	40	7 months		5/4/2009 Email
5	hypothyroidism	None	Synthroid is a godsend. It cured me. It takes a few weeks to rebalance your biochemistry, so be patient. And it's very affordable.	F	45	9 years		4/30/2009
1	Hypothyroidism	Shortness of breath, tired, depression, chills, crying for no reason, neck soarness, waking up during the night and can't go back to sleep, weight gain, swollen hands in the morning, throat feels like something caught in it.	This is a suicide drug. Can't stand it any longer. Have on been on it for two months. I would rather die then be on this drug...	F	54	2 months		4/21/2009
2	Hypothyroidism	Weight gain, hair loss, continuing fatigue, memory loss	Sythroid did not provide relief of my hypothyroidism. My doctor is a well-known endocrinologist who mainly prescribes Synthroid, but he said sometimes Armour is needed for difficult cases. He reassured me that Armour is not an inferior product like many believe, it is standardised and regulated like any other prescription drug. Taking Sythroid was as effective for me as taking half an aspirin, that is, not much! I took it for a year to little effect, my TSH went down a couple of numbers but my FT3 didn't change at all. My endo said you can add some Cytomel or try Armour in that case. There are some websites that are very anti-Synthroid, but if it works for you then keep it up, but there are some of us who recover fully only with Armour (or Cytomel).	F	33	365 days		4/18/2009
5		None. Unless you consider that it took care of hair loss and gave me energy again.	I finally stopped feeling fatigued when I woke up in the mornings - the very first dosage I noticed the difference. I've found that you really do need to take it on an empty stomach - it makes a difference. I almost always wake up about 75 minutes before I really want to get up, so I take it then. I recently upped my dosage from 50 mcg to 75 mcg. I had noticed that my hair was again coming out more, and I had my yearly physical and blood test. Sure enough, my TSH was over the high end of 4.5 at 4.92. They recently changed the range and now anything over 4.5 means you need more.	F	48	4 years		4/17/2009
2	Hypothyroidism	Constant headache, emotional swings(Angry, crying for no reason),anxious,chest pain, throat felt like something was caught in it, insomnia.	I did not do well on this drug.After taking it for a week (50mcg)I was so miserable that I went back to the Dr. He told me to cut it in half which I did. But I still felt the same. It was horrible.i am waiting to see the endocrinologist to try something different.	F	54	10 days		4/17/2009 Email
1	hypothyroid	digestive problems-weight gain swollen stomach	I have read TONS of others with the same complaints about the side effects suffered by others since on synthroid. I discovered that by adding "thyroid care" from HCBL that the side effects I was suffering cleared up in 2 days. I have been taking the added supplement from Health Care for Better Living for a few months now along side my regular dose of synthroid and teh results are FANTASTIC. The bloating stomach and digestive problems and weight gain have ceased! I highly recommend it to everyone. www.hcbl.com and the product is thyroid helper. Good luck.	F	44	2 years		4/16/2009
1	hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's Disease	No side effects per se, but it just hasn't improved my symptoms. Still have hair loss, dry skin, brittle nails, menustural irregularities, sparse eyebrows, exhaustion, and lack of mental clarity. Can't lose the weight I gained despite drastically changing my diet, and working out three times a week.	I feel minimally better, but not back to the way I was before Hashimoto's, despite "normal" labs. I wanted to try Armour thyroid, which is a PROVEN treatement and accepted protocol, but neither of the two endocrinologists that I saw would prescibe it. I can't understand why doctors won't prescribe Armour thyroid. Unlike Synthroid, IT WORKS. I am looking for a doctor who will at least TRY the Armour thyroid. By the way, make sure that you are not deficient in vitamin D (aching joints and muscles, and muscle cramps), calcium, and magnesium. All three work together, but you can't take magnesium with vitamin D. Adequate levels of these nutrients will help with some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism.	F	46	2 years		4/11/2009
1	Hypothyroidism, pituitary tumor	Horrible weight gain despite very restrictive diet and working out at least 2 hours everyday, bloating, tiredness, inability to regulate temperature, menstrual irregularities (despite hypo blood labs), fogginess (I'll completely zone out; feel like a zombie most days), depression, and very bad inability to concentrate	I have had hypothyroidism ever since I was 10 years old. I am now 23 and within the last year and a half, my dosage has ranged anywhere from .05 to .137 (now). Within that time, I have gained nearly 35 pounds despite working out everyday and counting every calorie I eat. My doctor tells me that my labs are in normal ranges despite my symptoms. I was just diagnosed with a pituitary tumor after pressuring my doctor to run more tests. She increased my dosage and within a week, I gained 5 pounds despite no changes in working out and eating. I am completely at my wit's end with this weight gain and am contemplating just stopping the medicine altogether. I asked my endo about Armour and she said she would not prescribe it, that I would have to find a different doctor if I wanted it. Anyone with similar situation that switched to Armour with positive results??	F	23	13 years		4/8/2009
1	THYROID DEFICIENCY	WEIGHT GAIN		F	44	4 years		4/8/2009
5	Thyroid disease	None	This medicine is a first-rate quality product. Its consistency factor (important to those who really do have thyroid disease) is far superior to anything else. That’s why it trumps products made before its time and gets prescribed more than any other. Plus its lack of side-effects and return of stable lab numbers show why it’s the most recommended thyroid medication out there. If you’re newly diagnosed and your doctor has prescribed it – take it (as directed). If you’re already on it – stay on it. (And don’t be fooled by the disturbing internet marketing of second-rate so-called natural products - that involves the bashing of all synthetic medications and that is conducted by those who really should be seeking other types of help...) Stay safe and be well.	F				4/5/2009
1	postpartum thyroiditis (I think)	Weight gain, inability to lose weight despite an active lifestyle, depression, anxiety, hair loss, loss of libid	I was dx'd with hypothyroidism in 2005 just six months after my baby was born. The doctor thinks it was postpartum thyroiditis. My dose has steadily gone downward from .175 to .88. Last appt, the provider saw my TSH still remained low, but my T4 was a little low. She wanted to just d/c the medicine, but she sought the advice of someone else who said to up it to .112. Since that happened, I have had the worst diarrhea, stomach cramps, insensitivity to cold. I took it upon myself to follow her first piece of advice and d/c the medicine myself. So far I feel fine. I am noticing my face does not look as puffy. IF I start to feel crappy again, I will go back on it. Or seek an Endo who will prescribe a different med.	F	34	3 years		4/5/2009
1	Hypothyroid	It didn't take my hypothyroid symptoms away, despite good labs. I had to switch to Armour before I had good labs AND started feeling better.		F	37	1 years		4/5/2009
1	underperforming thyroid	inability to lose weight despite very restrictive diet. Dry skin, eyebrows disappearing, continuing fatigue, continuing brain fog.	It never did anything to resolve my many hypothyriod symptoms. I felt awful on it and hate it passionately. It does nothing but offer a false hope. Armour thyroid, on the other hand, offers a true hope to thyroid patients. It sure did to me, after years of nasty synthetics!	F	55	25 years		4/4/2009 Email
1	Low labs	I experienced sleeplessness, and stomach cramps.	At the end of 90 days, I wasn't noticing anything better in my health than when I began. I quit the med and switched over to Armour. On that, I experienced great improvement. I am still on it today and love it!	M	62	90 days		4/4/2009
1	Thryoid Cancer	High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Fatigue, Dry Skin, Weight Gain, Hair Loss	This medication is horrible for me. I do much better on Armour. My cholesterol is down and BP is down to where I no longer need to take BP medication or cholesterol medication.	F	58	4 years		4/4/2009
1	Hypothyroidism/Hashimotos	Carpel tunel, tendinitis, arrhythmia, severe constipation, hair fell out, fatigue, brain fog, uncontrollable weight gain, loss of hearing and eye sight, very dry skin, muscle joint aches, etc	What a horrible drug. I took this drug for 20 years because I was told there wasn't anything else for my hypothyroidism. It never worked and eventually made me very ill. I couldn't even walk up our stairs to go to bed. I had to sleep downstairs on the couch. I know it was the Synthroid that caused me so much misery because I switched to Armour Thyroid two years ago and all my symptoms are gone. All of them!	F	50	20 years		4/4/2009
4	Thryroid removal	After my thyroid was removed I was on 175 mcg of synthroid and felt like a zombie all day long. It was upped to 225 and I feel just fine except that it's extremely hard to get out of bed in the morning and it's hard to focus on tasks. I don't know if it's synthroid related or due to depression (which I'm also taking drugs for). I see in this forum others having trouble with focus and energy, so maybe it's the synthroid.		M	53	8 months		3/31/2009
3	Thyroidectomy from thyroid cancer	Still having issues with: dry skin, low libido, muscle aches, frequent headaches (nearly everyday), fatigue, low energy and concentration. Not having issues with: weight gain, depression, constipation & chills.	I posted a review on 01/06/09, you can scroll down and look for my review that is also under thyroidectomy/thyroid cancer. At the time, I was taking 137mcg of Synthroid. After 6 weeks, I had routine bloodwork and endo decided to double me up to 175mcg of Synthroid. I felt okay on this, but not 100% there. Had more routine bloodwork and learned that I would need 200mcg of Synthroid, good grief. I have been on that now for 2 weeks. To be honest, I feel just OKAY, still not 100% there! I'm getting really annoyed with this whole process. I hate that us who have no thyroid at all really have to suffer while we get this thing regulated. Sometimes the only thing that I think will truly help me is a gram of cocaine to get me and up and running! I have days where I can't concentrate at all. Sometimes I get in the car and arrive at my destination and don't remember any of the drive, it's scary. I only hope that I a miracle will happen so I can feel like my old self again.	F	22	5 months		3/30/2009 Email
5	Hypothyroidism	None	The only problems I ever had was when my insurance insisted I switch to the generic form of Synthroid; it didn't work so I went back to the name brand. One of my daughters always kids me about my lack of memory and now I'm wondering if it's due to the Synthroid.	F	41	18 years		3/28/2009
3	Throid Nodules	None ~ that I know of	TSH levels stabalized, but T4 still elevated	F	47			3/28/2009
3	congenital hypothyroidism	anxiety, dry skin, extreme trouble concentrating and remembering also leg cramps	My six year old daughter was born without a thyroid gland, she has always taken synthroid. as she got older i noticed she had a horrible memory, and can not concentrate for the life of her. i have recently begun to wonder if it is caused from the synthroid. about 2 months ago, i kept her off her meds for about a week, i noticed in that week, she seemed to blossom and she actually started to catch on to simple things like jokes, she would be able to remember what she walked into the room for, and just an overall improvement on her function. I thought it might be just a coincidence, as i have asked her endo's if they thought her symptoms were possibly from her synthroid and was assured that they weren't. I decided to test her again this week. She has been off her meds 3 days now, and i am almost in tears of joy and disbelief of her newfound confidence and personality and her ability to recal things. I desperately want to see my daughter live a normal life and be happy!! PLEASE PLEASE if anyone has any imput or a similar experience, please let me know what i should do, which meds to swich her to, she can't understand yet how to tell me how she is feeling, so i can't ask her, she just doesn't know how to answer, so all i have to go on is by observation. also i am in the southern salt lake area, if you know of a great ped endo that would be very helpful too.	F	6	6 years		3/26/2009 Email
4	Hypothyroidism / Hashimoto's	No side effects	I have been taking synthroid for about 6 months now. I just had my bloodwork checked again and my doc tested my antibodies this time. She diagnosed me with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. I have heard that soy products can aggrevate the thyroid. I am vegan and regularly consume soy products. Does anyone have any information on this???	F	34	6 months		3/17/2009 Email
1	Graves	After radiation this was the standard treatment felt bad from the start. Extreme pain in muscles and joints. After several years tried Armour hard to control but felt better than with synthroid. From 2003 till 2 months ago was thought to have fibromyalgia. Saw a new Dr at the U of Minn. She prescribed Cytomel 30 mg twice a day. I have my life back. I now excercise can think and the change happened within a week form starting this drug. I tryed to tell them for years I was allergic to synthroid but no one would listen. My advice keep looking for help and get off this rotten drug.		F	50	60 days		3/12/2009
1	hypothyroid	facial flushing, mood swings, tired, feel nailed to the bed when I wakeup, brain fog, difficulty formulating thoughts, feel like something is sticking into my neck, everyday nausea, chills, anxiety, nervousness, eyes feel hot, extreme hair loss,weight gain, impossible to lose weight without extreme diet and exercise, sugar cravings	this should be off the market. i want to be able to try alternative medications but doctors are too scared to prescribe. have them test for free T3 and T4(blood test). I have taken this medication for years. It helps a little with the brain fog but not enough. There has to be something better than this. There is little quality of life on this medication. I used to feel like a human being. I just feel like a slab of flesh now.	F	43	12 years		3/4/2009
3	Hypo	Fatigue, weight gain and overall lack of energy	About 3 years ago, I had my yearly thyroid check up and instead of seeing my regular endocrinologist, the new doctor (a year out of residency) saw me. I complained as usual even though my levels were "normal", I never felt my energy level resume to normal. He suggested we try adding Cytomel with my Synthroid to see if I felt any different. Cytomel he cautioned was still considered experimental and not consistently proven to help improve side effects. It is a lifesaver!! If you are feeling tired, weight gain, I suggest you ask your doctor to consider a combination of Synthroid and Cytomel. Although we had to adjust the dosages (I started off at 25MCG a day - half in the morning, half at night), and had to lower the dose to 5MCG in the morning and 5MCG at night. I can't express how much better I feel. I have the energy to run again and lost 10 pounds.	F	39	10 years		3/1/2009 Email

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