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| 1 | evaluation of blood levels | I followed the directions implicitly by taking the 50 mg on an empty stomach before breakfast. Anxiety and depression filled my day and I felt like I was wandering through a dark fog. I called my Doctor and she said that these were not normal side effects. I am thankful to have found this website because it let me know that many others have had the same problem. This was prescribed for me only because of a slight variance between my T3 and T4, and not because of any noticable low thyroid symptoms. | I did not take it this morning after reading others' experiences and will not ever plan to take it again. I called the pharmacy and they did verify it was a synthetic. | F | 57 | 3 days
50 mg 1X D | | 7/28/2010
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5 | thyroid cancer | It takes a 6 month period of adjustment every time they change the dose. Then it works well again. | | F | 58 | 13 years
137 1X D | | 7/27/2010
| 3 | Slight Hypothyroidism | Decreased cold intolerance: i.e. stopped having to wear three layers of clothes on a cool day and still feel cold to the bone. | With a new doctor's help, I switched to Armour Thyroid (a T4 and T3 combination medication). I was told it is critical to treat me based on symptoms and not hold fast only to test results. Since I started on Armour I feel like my depression has lifted and I want to live again. I am not sure if I had negative side-effects on Synthroid after two years, but I know that my mood and energy levels got worse over time. It may be dosage related. There are many doctors out there, though, that stick too much to test results rather than how you feel. The Thyroid is such a powerful organ and regulates so many things in your body such that when it doesn't work properly, you can get depressed, gain weight, have more pain, increased appetite, etc., etc. If you don't like your doctor or how you feel on Synthroid, see someone else for another opinion. If you have to see 10 doctors until someone takes you seriously, then do so. You should not have to suffer. | F | 41 | 2 years
50 MCG 1X D | | 7/21/2010
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| 3 | Thyroid cancer, TT | Vertigo, hair loss, weight gain, severe peeling and flaking on the top of my lips only, heart palpitations, swelling of hands and feet, phantom symptoms of a female heart attack (left side numbing, headache,stabbing pains in middle of shoulder blades).These symptoms were caused by a spike in my blood pressure due to Synthroid- I do not have high blood pressure ever. My thyroid was not high or low before my surgery, nodule only. | TT 1 year ago due to a small nodule that was benign in 06 and started growing after a family death (stress). It turned out to be cancer, early stages. Had Iodine radioactive treatment 1 month later. I know my body is recognizing this is a synthetic med and is not producing on it's own- it's rebelling. My Dr. says my levels are great (he's keeping me a bit high), however,I know my body well and everything is off. Annoying and frustrating. With the phantom female heart attack symptoms, I had to call 911 which was so frightening. It's important to note I did not have any thyroid problems before my surgery, it was taken out due to the nodule that was growing. | F | 50 | 1 years
175 mg 1X D | | 7/9/2010
| 5 | Total Thyroidectomy | Brain fog on 125mcg, Sweating and heart palps on 137mcg | Attn: hasimoto's patients who are disatisfied. Please understand you have an autoimmune disease. I suffered from Hashi's for 12 years with no thyroid meds and suffered the same symptoms all of you are describing. do not be afraid of thyroidectomy, GET IT OUT. As long as you have a diseased gland in your body, meds or not you will have these symptoms. If you have Graves, do not be fooled by RAI, the diseased gland is still in your body. Please see all the positive comments from other TT patients on this site and make that decision for yourself. I FEEL GREAT on synthroid and no more diseased gland. No more symptoms...I have my life back. I worked with my endo and am now on alternating day therapy. Results: perfect!! | F | 41 | 6 weeks
137/125 1X O | | 7/4/2010
| 2 | Hashimoto's Thyroiditis/Hypothyroid | Anxiety, muscle weakness, shakiness, some tingling in hands and feet, additional fatigue and depression | This is my second trial of Synthroid. For my first trial, I took generic levothyroxine (25 mcg) for approximately 3 weeks. Symptoms did not improve, muscle weakness was terrible, anxiety led to panic attacks, and toward the end of the first trial, I experienced extreme joint pain in hands and feet. Endocrinologist recommended that I try name brand Synthroid (starting on lower dose) because I may be sensitive to binding agent in generic brand and/or I may be sensitive to medication in general. So far, I have experienced similar symptoms (with less tingling in hands and feet), but anxiety, depression, fatigue are not going away. In fact, those three symptoms are worse than prior to both the first and second trials. If symptoms continue, I will stop taking medication, as Free T4 and T3 are still within normal range, but TSH was high at 7.8. I have signs of hypothyroidism and TPO antibodies are >1000, but Synthroid may not be the best choice for me. My next step will be to find an endocrinologist, Naturopath, or other to prescribe natural brand (e.g. Armour Thyroid). Many books and websites suggest that natural brands may work better for people with sensitivities/side effects from taking synthetic brands and/or T4 to T3 conversion issues because they contain both T4 (inactive) and T3 (active) thyroid hormones, in addition to other hormones (T2 and T1). | F | 31 | 5 days
12.5 mcg 1X D | | 6/29/2010
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| 2 | Hypothyroidism/Thyroidectomy | Weight gain (25lbs total), dry eyes, blurred vision, ringing in ears, joint pain, dry skin, constipation, bloated, digestion issues, extreme fatigue, lack of concentration, extreme anxiety. Was originally on .50mg, then up to .75mg, then back down to .50mg when I insisted that my doctor supplment the Synthroid (T4) with Cytomel (T3) because my symptoms were getting worse even though he felt I was fine due to my TSH lab results. Doctor insisted the Cytomel wasn't going to help, but finally agreed to prescribe 5mcg Cytomel 2x/day. First 2 weeks were great and most of these symptoms disappeared, except for no results with weight loss. I was actually gaining again. So I decided to come off the Synthroid and stay on the Cytomel to see how I feel on that regime. It has been 5 days w/o Synthroid and just Cytomel. I feel great so far. I might have to convince my doctor to increase my Cytomel dose on the next visit, but anticipate a struggle as he didn't want to prescribe it in the first | Having thryoid disease is a woman's curse. Even more frustrating is dealing with doctors who go off your lab results versus how one actually feels. And to top it off, they will tell you it's all in your head as you fight to feel human! Guess that is too much to ask for! If it were not for my tenancity and research into my health issues for over a decade, these doctors would have me on tons of different pills to treat symptoms -- not the problem itself. It is sad how widespread this thyroid issue really is and how many lives it can destroy as it affects your whole well-being. Keep searching for answers. Don't give up! | F | 43 | 3 years
.75mg 1X D | | 6/28/2010
| 4 | removal of thyroid | Not sure, had some tension type headaches, and such, but am taking it and cytomel and it has lifted my depression and all. I was taking a generic brand for nearly 15 years and was undertreated. The headache bothers me. | I guess I just have to hang in there. Maybe the headache will go away. | F | 40 | 2 weeks
100 mg 1X D | | 6/26/2010
| 3 | Total Thyroid Removal due to Cancer | constipation, swelling and pain in lower legs and feet | I felt great after surgery on 75mgs of synthroid. The only side effect I noticed was that my feet were more tender on the bottom. I was off synthroid for 1 week during RAI and then the new Dr. put me on 137mg. After RAI I had a lot of swelling in my lower abdomen and legs. I assumed it was the RAI. It has been 2 months since RAI and the swelling in my abdomen has gone but my lower legs and feet continue to swell. I am also having problems with constipation that I did not have at the lower dose. The Dr. says that my numbers are fine and will not do anything else. The people I talk to on fb who have had thyroid cancer and rai have not had these problems with thier legs and feet. | F | 50 | 5 months
137mg 1X D | | 6/23/2010
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| 3 | Graves | I had Graves many years ago (1993) and took Syntrhoid since then. A month and half ago, the TSH came out very low 0.04 and the doctor took me off Synthroid for a months. After a months the TSH came out very high (53) so I started taking Synthroid again, low dosage (0.075) but after 2 weeks of taking it I feel very nervous and not myself. I cannot remember how I ajusted to the dosage after I was treated for Graves but now is very difficult for me, experiencing nervosness and insomnia. Any advice is very much appreciated. | | F | 55 | 12 days
.075 1X D | | 6/21/2010
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| 2 | hypothyroid | weight gain!! switched to cytomel (generic) lost the weight and got the same desired TSH level | | F | 57 | 1 years
100mg 1X D | | 6/20/2010
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| 3 | low thyroid | haven't had a period in 44 days (and I had just gotten my cycle straightened out!). The lethargy has let up a bit, but I do make sure to exercise at least 3 times per week, so that helps also. | | F | 32 | 20 days
50 mcg 1X D | | 6/15/2010
History | 1 | thyroid cancer | bad interaction with alcohol, light headed, dizzy (loss of balance), brain fog, heart palpitations, irritable, moody, emotional, insomnia, blurred vision, eczema | i am not the person i used to be, i have become a whiner. | F | 44 | 18 months
112 1X D | | 6/14/2010
| 1 | Hypo | I felt very dizzy, moody, eyes looked like a crazy person on some drug. Felt detached from every body, including my pets. I had a total personality change. Feel good now, I quit taking the medicine. | Don't take this medication, even at smaller dosages it made me feel like the same at 150. | F | 50 | 4 months
150 Mcg 1X D | | 6/13/2010
| 1 | Thyroid removed by radioactive iodi | I gained 11 pounds the first month, total in all, close to 100 lb. weight gain. My skin turned dry, my hair became thin, I have TMJ, extreme sensitivity to heat and cold, tired all the time, depression. | I had no idea how many people using this experienced my symptoms. | F | 50 | 21 years
1.50 1X D | | 6/11/2010
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| 1 | Hypothyroid | This drug destryed my quality of life. I thought I was going crazy because how can I possibly experience.so many symptoms at the same time. I experienced blurred vision, body pain, joint pain, hand cramps heart palpitations, very dry eyes, eye pain, mental fog, depression & hopelessness. | Try to find other alternatives. This drug will rob your life and replace it with pain & suffering. | F | 39 | 2 months
75 1X D | | 6/1/2010
| 5 | Hypothyroidism - Hasimotos | Weight loss, increased appetite, occasional insomnia | I have been on Synthroid since my doctor realized I hadn't been growing like I should be at the age of 8. Taking this drug completely changed my quality of life for the better, and I don't know what I would do without it. I also found that taking it in the morning may help overcome any insomnia, and also taking this prescription within hours of any iron pills usually caused stomach pain. | F | 19 | 11 years
150 mg 1X D | | 5/27/2010
| 2 | Hypo | Immediately never felt like myself. Eventually had a mental breakdown. Quit taking it and now feel like myself again. | Don't take it. | M | 55 | 4 months
.075 1X D | | 5/25/2010
| 1 | Medically induced hypothyroid | On the generic foggy headed, tired and depressed. My dose was 100mgs and 112mgs every other day. When I switched to the name brand synthroid exactly three days after starting synthroid it was like dynamite going off in my brain, severe TMJ, pressure in my head, ear ringing to an excruciating degree, stiff neck, peripheral neuropathy, rash, mental instability, inability to sleep, numb lips, inappropriate chest breathing, tingling on the tip of my check to a serious distraction, racing heart, carpal tunnel symptons ect…With these symptoms my numbers were normal. We reduced my dosage to 88mgs, it took weeks for me to be able to sleep and not feel like I took 100 hits of amphetamines, and now I still have neuralgia in my face and teeth, rash cannot get rid of it, on and off ear ringing, peripheral neuropathy and tipping and racing heart on and off.
I was lethargic and tired so I am trying to bring my numbers up slowly by increasing my dose to 1MG twice a week and the other 5 da | The thing is if you make the wrong decision in brand or dose the affects will make you so miserable it isn’t almost worth doing. You already know what hell you are going to live on the brand and dose you are on. The unknown you soon learn can often be worse. It takes a long time as well. It isn’t like an antihistamine that you can adjust quickly the nightmare of a bad body match with brand and dose can go on for months. The makers of these drugs and the doctors don’t care. They all get paid whether we are satisfied or not. Actually the doctors and drug companies make more money if we are not satisfied with our treatments we search for answers and comfort at our expense. My doctor is a very good and caring doctor but he does not believe that the synthroid is the problem and keeps testing me for MS, Lupas ect..all which keep coming up negative. I never believed in alternative therapies but my chiropractor has been a godsend and has gotten be through this nightmare! I just want to work, travel, hang with my dogs and family and live my life..somebody find it for me I seemed to have misplaced it…if you see it please return and I will look for yours cause this hormone replacement therapy is a living HELL!!!!!! | F | 47 | 10 years
.88 1X D | | 5/10/2010
| 3 | cancer stage 1 in thyroid | I was on 100 mcgs at first and blood test showed I needed more. I am now on 150 mcgs. I went from having diareah to being constipated with side pain. I am irratable all the time. It is only 4 weeks after surgery and constpation has never been an issue with me. | I know nothing about taking this replacement drug so any insight is welcomed. | F | 54 | 2 weeks
150 mcg 1X D | | 5/8/2010
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| 3 | Hasimotos | Anxiety, depression, paranoia. | I was diagnosed with Hashimoto Thyroiditis 13 years ago. I started out taking 50 mg Synthroid and then moved up to 75 mg. Four years ago a surgeon almost talked me into having my thyroid removed because of the enlargement of my neck. I thank God every day that I decided not to have it removed and I went for a second opinion. I didn't need my thyroid out. My regular physician then increased my dosage to 100 mg and I have been experiencing terrible side effects ever since. I had also taken singulair for a brief time and thought I was going to commit suicide. It was the most horrible medicine I have ever taken! For the last four years I have been looking for something to help my thyroid. I am now on my way. My chiropractor started Nutrition Response Testing in his office. It's the best thing I have ever done. I have been taking Thytrophin PMG and Prolamine Iodine for my thyroid and it is working to strengthen it naturally. I had my bloodwork done this week and my PCP called me today to decrease my synthroid to 50 mg. My goiter is going down. I don't remember having these side effects from the synthroid when I started out at the 50 mg so I researched to find the ingredients in the different synthroids. The 50 mg has no color additives nor does it contain any Aluminum Lake. The other one's all do. This might be the ingredient that causes so many terrible side effects. I have learned from research over the last 4 years that artificial sweetners, colors, preservat | F | 33 | 13 years
100 1X D | | 5/7/2010
| 5 | Hypothyroidism - Thyroid damaged | None | I'm on natural Synthroid (much more expensive), not synthetic Levothyroxin.
Over the counter vitamins do nothing for me. Herb based vitamins do work for me.
I would not stabilize on Levothyroxin. I did on Synthroid.
Before hysterectomy was on 175 mcg. After hysterectomy rapid weight loss (2 pounds a week) and heart palpitations. Reduced dosage cured that.
Tried Levothyroxin after stabilizing after hysterectomy, sent me into imbalance.
Back on Synthroid, stabilized but not loosing weight. | F | 56 | 18 years
137 mcg 1X D | | 5/4/2010
| 1 | Hypothyroid | THIS drug stole 30 years of my life. I thought I was just a nervous scatter brained though Ph.D. absent minded professor. I stopped sleeping well at 13. As a result my skin, concentration and entire life turned upside down. I spent 20 years avoiding medications (other than synthroid, which i was told i had to take) by using acupuncture and herbs to keep the "heat" and anxiety away. WHAT A NIGHTMARE thank god i am off this medecine. My husband and children will benefit for years to come. I believe if I had continued my hypo would have turned into graves disease. Synthroid is over prescribed and is NOT a weight loss pill as it is often sold to people. | I wish I had know about the class action suit. | F | 43 | 30 years
100mcg 1X D | | 5/1/2010
| 2 | hypothyroid | severe vascular right sided headaches daily feeling stroke like, ear problems dry eye dizziness bad allergies skin problems.. i am thinking this has to be from synthroid/cytomel after five years i have to figure this out?? too many posts sound like what i have been experiencing! | i know it helps but it also hurts..i have to investigate how to get off i don't know what the alternative will be with all the troubles of natural thyroid shortage and reformulations? i also take cytomel.5mcg twice daily | F | 41 | 5.5 years
.88/1.00 1X D | | 4/26/2010
| 5 | Hypothyroidism | No side effects that I've noticed. Was just increased to 75 since my thyroid levels were off again. I put on probably 10 pounds in the last 6 months but in the 1 month since I've increased my dose, I've lost 8 pounds already so I guess it was my thyroid keeping the weight on me.
| Thankful that I had labwork done last year and found that I had hypothyroidism because since I've been taking generic synthroid, I feel much more energetic and with the increased dosage, I'm losing weight and sleeping better. | F | 51 | 14 months
75 mg 1X D | | 4/23/2010
| 1 | hypothyroid | My eyes are terribly dry, cotton mouth with lump on right side of throat, extremities fall asleep often, tired, hunger, dry skin since my dose has been increased. | | F | 30 | 1 years
.5 1X D | | 4/21/2010
| 1 | tyroidectomy | hair loss,increased appetite,no ambition, itchy skin and memory affected. | It is being pushed by the doctors and drug companies | F | 74 | 10 weeks
150mcg 1X D | | 4/20/2010
| 5 | Thyroid Cancer Total Thyroid Remova | This changed my life! One endocrinologist insisted my 80 pounds of weight gain in 1 year was due to my personal 'lack of self control' and he recommended I get a lap band! I was on 30mcg at the time, with NO thyroid due to thyroidectomy. New Endo, new drug amount and POOF within 7 months I lost 60 pounds, energy returned, life restored and I would never live without it!! Prior to proper dose I had blinding headaches, muscle cramps, low energy, falling-asleep limbs, swollen fingers uncontrollable bouts of crying/emotions. EVERYTHING that was NOT me!!! Proper dose gave me my life back and I'm back to everything physical I could not do! | Don't ever want to live without it!! | F | 40 | 1 years
200 mcg 1X D | | 4/13/2010
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| 2 | YHS lrvrl twice normal | Simply exacerbating my original symptons | Withdrawing is about 5x worse, because it takes about that long before it actualy began doing | M | 62 | 5 days
100mcg 1X D | | 4/12/2010
| 1 | Hypothyroidism | Extreme, constant hunger accompanied by severe nausea (24/7), constipation (regardless of how many fruit and vegetables I eat), heart palpitations, fatigue,shortness of breath and elevated heart rate and blood pressure... OVERALL COMPLETELY MISERABLE!!!!! OH, and I can't forget... Weight gain!!! AND hair loss and brittle nails!!!! As well as my skin being just terrible! | I have never been so sick for so long in all my life!!! I would rather deal with the hypothyroid symptoms and problems than to ever take this medication again. I have always battled with even having an appetite to eat (I could go all day before eating anything) but on this medication I could not eat enough to satisfy the unbearable hunger and severe nausea I underwent literally 24/7 with no relief at all (I had hunger pains even while I was eating and after I was done). I am thrilled for those to whom this medication works for, but it was not for me!! I have been researching for days trying to find out why I was so sick since this is a "natural" hormone that "should not cause side effects" and everywhere I have looked there were no real answers. There has got to be another option or treatment for those of us whose bodies simply cannot tolerate this medication or its generic counterparts. | F | 33 | 7 weeks
25mg 1X D | | 4/6/2010
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| 4 | Total Thyroidectomy due to Cancer | none really - bad menstrual cramps first 24 hours of cycle, but other than that can't complain. | Before my thyroid was removed, I was underweight and nervous all the time. Now I feel more like what I suppose a normal person feels like - not so agitated. I do find that exercising regularly helps me. | F | 31 | 18 months
150mcg 1X D | | 4/3/2010
| 1 | Hypothyroidism | Anxiety (not panic), irritability w/o any cause, tremors, hair falling out, thinning eyelashes, blurred vision, tearing (dry) eyes, lump in throat, insomnia, unexplained weight loss/gain, tinnitus, itching ears, palpitations (>100 bpm), low body temp, intolerance to cold, spacey, tired, trouble talking (forming words/sentences), very active brain/thoughts (wouldn't shut down) | Some of these symptoms are part of the disease.. but some resolved when I discountinued Synthroid. The mood issues, ear-issues,blurred vision and palpitations went away when I discountinued Synthroid. Now I sleep great and can drive again! These issues came back when I gave Synthroid a second chance (I thought maybe I was mistaken the first go-round).
Also, just to be sure, I consulted with a professional/licensed therapist who confirmed that I was mentally healthy and didn't need therapy or mood-altering meds.
I would sooner remain hypothyroid than take synthroid ever again. The Synthroid side effects were far, far worse than the hypothyroid symptoms were to tolerate.
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75 msg 1X D | | 4/2/2010
| 3 | Total Thyroidectomy | irritability, dry mouth, emotional | I had a TT in May '08. Was on 150 mcg for many months and suffered weight gain, etc. Doctor switched me to 175 mcg. and now I have been able to lose a few pounds, but I feel irritable and have a dry mouth. Is my dosage too much? 150 didn't seem like enough. I don't know what to do? | F | 47 | 2 months
175 1X D | | 4/1/2010
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| 5 | Hashimoto's | Nothing bad at all ... in fact, I feel much better now than when I was taking Nature-Throid dessicated T-3 hormone. | I haven't been on Synthroid very long, but so far it's been a wonderful experience compared to the Nature-Throid. The dessicated hormone gave me horrible palpitations and sleeplessless, likely due to the fact that it's T-3 rather than T-4. Thyroid medication is tricky, and requires an endocrinologist who knows (and cares) what s/he is doing. Many of the people who have posted here give me the impression that they are either not on the correct medication, or their dosage is off. Not everyone can tolerate the natural thyroid, nor does the synthetic work for all people. I react negatively to so many meds, I was extremely worried about this one ... but so far, so good. This is the first time I've felt like a whole human being in years. I can sleep, I have energy, I'm not freezing all the time, I'm not anxious, I can think straight, the palpitations I had on Nature-Throid have gone away, my joint pain is fading, my appetite is better (and now I don't have to starve myself to keep from gaining weight, which is fantastic).
This medication has been a life-saver for me. | F | 56 | 3 months
0.25 mg 1X D | | 3/30/2010
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| 1 | | I gain 32 pounds in the first 3 months each time the mgs are increased I gain weight. Almost everything I read on the drug it is quoted this is not true. Walk in the patience shoes of the ones of us who this has effected in this way and you will not say that. Many of us are effected by weight gain and no professional wants to take responsibility for the ones of us who HATE this side effect. | | F | 55 | 5 years
50 mg 1X D | | 3/28/2010
| 2 | Hashimotos | 20 years | | F | 56 |
150 1X D | | 3/24/2010
| 1 | Levothyroxine Sodium hypothyroid | I think this drug has affected my life negatively for 7 years. I have had extreme anxiety & depression, insomnia, joint & muscle pain, migraines, headaches, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, neck pain, eye pain & bulging, possible TMJ, bone loss (in teeth), carpal tunnel syndrome, memory issues & brain fogginess, shortness of breath, difficulty waking in the morning, irritability, & PMDD. | I take a generic - it just says "levothyroxin" on the label. I just discovered my symptoms seem to be linked to the medication. I have been to countless doctors of several specializations - and what bothers me is that not one of them linked my symptoms to the levothyroxin. I have been off it for about 72 hours and already my anxiety is almost diminished and my pain is reduced. You have to be your own advocate. From what I can see, there are numerous types of hypothyroid issues & treatments, and I plan to do my own research now. Don't rely on your doctor 100%. | F | 34 | 7 years
137 mcg 1X D | | 3/23/2010
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| 1 | hypothyroidism | It was the most horrible experience of my life. Water retention, hives-even in my mouth, boils, weight gain, depression, anxiety, heart beating so hard I could feel it hitting my hand when I put my hand to my chest, I was almost to the point of being suicidal, I'd cry at the drop of a hat, eyes bugging out, unable to focus to read. | | F | 48 | 120 days
25 mcg 1X D | | 3/22/2010
| 1 | Hashimoto's Hypothyroid | Can't lose a SINGLE pound!..Feeling More awake | I was diagnosed with hashimoto's a year after my daughter was born. I thought it would be great to get on thyroid medicine and have a pill help me lose weight...no no! Since then, I have been counting calories (1300/day) and doing the Insanity beach body workout 6 days a week and have not lost one pound! (haven't gained either..but still!) This is ridiculous! I thought I was crazy when I would forget my pills for a few days and start to lose a few pounds. Then I surfed the web and saw how many people have GAINED weight! So, I decided to go off the levythyroxine until I lose 20 lbs and then I'll go back on it and maintain that weight! I did one last blood test today and haven't told my GP about my plan...but in another 3 months, I'll ask my endo to either try the brand name or the armour. I'm just bummed this will be my life-long struggle...argh | F | 37 | 3 months
.88 1X D | | 3/22/2010
| 3 | hypothyroid | Very dry/red (inflamed) areas on eye lids and skin under eyes. I was absolutely miserable. People would stare at my face all the time wondering what was wrong with me. Lived with this condition for two years. No matter what I tried, it would not
go away. Not only was I experiencing this, but my eyes got so dry soon after. It got so bad that I went to an ophthalmologist and he told me I had Chronic Dry Eye Symptom. I was prescribed Restassis for this condition which I was going to probably have to be on for the rest of my life. At this point, I am just so annoyed with all these weird things that are happening to my body. I've always been such a healthy person. To make a long story short, I am ready to go on vacation and I have a million things to do before leaving. I forget to take my Synthroid medicine on Thursday, and on Friday, the whole inflamed mess around my eyes is just about gone. First time in two years my face/eye area looks normal. My husband asked me what I did diff | I take 75 MG Synthroid a day but have to take 1 1/2 50MG to equal 75MG. | F | 59 | 3 years
50 mg 1X D | | 3/19/2010
| 4 | hypothyroidism | horrible outbreaks of hives...bad headaches...hard time staying sleep at night....weight gain | | F | 47 |
50mg 1X D | | 3/10/2010
| 5 | Hypothyroidism | I had no negative side effects with this drug! All positive. I was slightly depressed and stressed before I started taking it and I feel extremely better. I was having heart palpitations due to my heart working too much (from the extra work my thyroid was doing) and those have completely gone. I have absolutely no bad side effects with this. It worked perfectly. | | F | 17 |
50 MCG 1X D | | 3/7/2010
| 1 | Hashimotos | I had horrific reactions to this drug and unfortunately it unrecognisable and was a slow process. At first the Dr's blamed my symptoms on perimenopuasal, then menopause. I became suicidal severly depressed...my children wont speak to me for 2 years now and I'm a grandmother, I havent seen my grandchild who was born last year. My kids kept saying they felt like walking on eggshells around me and I was very negative. I stoped taking it over a month ago and I feel so good I simply cant believe it, it's incredable. I would rather be dead than go back on that medication | Synthroid stole my life for 13 years and I have no family as a result. If you are on this drug and intolerant, irritable, anxious, nervous, worry, cant sleep, dark thoughts and negative...simply STOP IT take Armour or thyrolar | M | 52 | 13 years
100 1X D | | 3/6/2010
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| 5 | hashimotos hypothyroid | none! except wt loss which was good. | when people say they gain wt. on this , it must be they havn't obtained the correct dose, or they must be over eating. | M | 34 | 2 months
50mcg 1X D | | 3/4/2010
| 3 | Hypothyroidism | None that I know. | My doctor said I had hypothyroidism and she prescribed the Synthroid. She said I was going to feel much better, not tired and would be able to lose weight more easily. I hadn't felt bad at all before the Synthroid and I haven't felt any "better" now. I feel exactly the same. I keep taking the medication just because my doctor tells me to, but there's no difference whatsoever. | F | 62 |
0.05 MG 1X D | | 3/1/2010
History | 5 | partial thyroidectomy for toxic nod | No bad side effects except horrible eye twitching. I've read elsewhere this is common however Drs won't recognize. Can't take at night as kept me awake. | Yes I gained weight, but when I was hypERthyroid could eat anything and loose weight. Now synthroid slowed my metabolism to where it should be so I gained 7 lbs in 1 month, but have stayed that weight even w/ no exercise. Now 130lbs. I still have other half of thyroid (cold nodules, could be dangerous down the road)hoping it would take over and wouldn't need replacement therapy. Maybe it is helping with numbers and weight. After surgery my TSH was 7. Make sure take on an empty stomach and make sure no calcium intake w/in 4 hours of taking Synthroid or it (Synthroid)will loose its effectiveness. If you have muscle soreness is a symptom of hypo. It is expensive even on insurance $25/mo. It is recommended that you go non generic w/ something that needs to be precise like this. Good luck. | F | 43 | 7 months
25mg 1X D | | 2/23/2010
| 1 | Hypothyroidism | Terrible headaches daily,nausea,fatigue, sensitivity to cold, brain fog and constant hunger. Never realized all my symptoms may be due to the synthroid. I missed taking it and realized my symptoms got better....could be related going to talk to my doc's about this. | | F | 46 | 16 years
112 mcg 1X D | | 2/23/2010
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| 5 | Subtotal Thyroidectomy | None | The important thing is that you must take this medicine exactly as prescribed and at the same time every day. Get lab tests every 3 months for the first year - if it stays okay, then the following year do every 6 months - then a few years after that you probably only need a test annually.
Your body makes/decreases its own thyroid hormone, so if it can't be regulated easily, it may not be the medicine, it may be your own body.
Symptoms such as hair loss, dry skin, etc. is a sign that your levels are off and you need a test to readjust your synthroid.
DO NOT USE the generic form of Synthroid - because it is in mcgs instead of mgs, it seems that the generic companies do not take much care in making sure every pill is exactly the right amount. | F | 38 | 10 years
112 mcg 1X D | | 2/22/2010
| 3 | thyroidectomy/thyroid cancer | might not be due to synthroid itself, but more to just being without a thyroid and maybe no pill can make up for that. Dosage is "correct" according to lab results but still very tired most of the time,---i can't begin to tell you how tired---i could spend days on the couch sleeping or hybernating-- weight gain, constipation, sinus issues, feel run down, on Effexor for depression, anxiety, heart palpitations at times and blood pressure shoots up so am on Toprol xr for that, sweat easily and alot but could be from the effexor too, and can't tolerate heat... Achey alot of the time also....sometimes weird tingling in my fingers, feel like in a fog sometimes mentally. Would be an emotional mess if not on effexor. | | F | 45 | 20 years
225 mcg 1X D | | 2/22/2010
| 1 | Hashimotos\Graves? | swollen face, swollen nipples, fluid retention, mood swings, depression, brain fog, extreme oil production in face and scalp, excessive sweating, excessive body heat, blurred vision, joint pains, swollen eyes (graves..or Synthroid?), fatigue, weakness, delayed brain reaction, insomnia, difficulty waking from sleep, frequent urination, occasion frequent bowel movement, weight gain | I have been been on this drug for almost 3 years. I felt great after having thyroid desiccated for 4 weeks. After that my life has been hell. Being on this drug I have had every side effect from brain fog to memory loss to fatigue to blurred vision. In the last few months it has become so bad I am at risk losing my job because I can no longer concentrate while driving because I get dizzy spells and cannot focus mentally and optically. I have been to 4 docs, 2 of which have been endos and they have not even mentioned Armour, not the least bit concerned with my symptoms. I have a wife and a daughter that I must support and through recent research my wife and I have concluded that the best path may be to visit a homeopath. If you are considering taking this drug (synthroid) DO NOT!!! Most doctors do not even acknowledge the Amour brand because they stopped teaching its use in 1975!!!! This Synthroid is garbage and the doctors and the Knoll Company are making profits every single time someone has issues with their thyroid. People are losing years and their livelihood while some jackass is laughing to the bank. Modern medicine can be a wonderful thing, but the major pharmaceutical companies are willing to jeopardize lives and path their way to hell to make us forget the ways of the wise and cash in on our misfortunes. I want to beleive in the Amour. From everything I have read this shift towards alternative medicine makes sense. I will update with the Armour results. | M | 35 | 2.7 years
125 1X D | | 2/20/2010
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| 5 | hypothyroid | I have had no side effects but needed dosage change throughtout the years | I was diagnosed with hypothyroid 47 years ago and have been on this wonderful drug for that many years. I have to have the dosage changed periodically because of stress or other sypmtoms of life changes. You know your body and when you are getting symptoms of fatique,loss of memory, anxiety ,weight gain etc call your doctor and get a blood check, if there is no change then your symptoms are the best sign and ask for small dosage change and see if it helps. I have all the confidence in this drug and know that other health problems can effect thyroid or you may have other meds for other problems beside the thyroid,. Get to the best endocronologist you can and make sure he or she is willing to work with you and your symptoms | F | 57 | 45 years
112 1X D | | 2/15/2010
| 2 | Hypothyroidism | Extreme weight gain, poor sleeping habits, cold feet and hands, chilled body to name a few. | This is a crazy drug. When they adjusted my dosage in the last year to 100mg, I lost 12 lbs in a week. When they re-adjusted it to a lower dosage, it was still too strong and now I am back where I started at 75mg. I gained 20 lbs in 2 months and no luck reducing even though my eatting habits have not changed. I have always been thin and gaining this amount of weight has put me in a mild depressive state. Also once you are on synthroid, you are always on synthroid and a lot of insurance companies are not paying for this prescription including mine. | F | 59 | 5 years
75 mg 1X D | | 2/10/2010
| 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
250 MG 1X D | | 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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