SYNTHROID Reviews (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.6 (900 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SYNTHROID with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SYNTHROID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 10/4/2007 | 4 | tsh 3.5 | It took over 6 months but my energy is so much better, not cold all the time and my weight has stayed the same since I started taking it. | 42 | 9 days 50 | 12/23/2011 | 3 | Born without a thyroid | So, as I was born without a thyroid, I've been taking synthroid my whole life, and after reading these comments, I'm beginning to realize the reason I feel so depressed/crazy/"foggy" is because of this drug. I always thought, maybe it's just me, or it's normal to feel this way, because I've always felt it. Gosh, I am so relieved to know that it's the drug! maybe I should try another drug.... | 21 | 21 years .175mg 1X day | 1/24/2011 | 3 | | 2/28/2005 | 3 | hyperthyroid | very lethargic- often b/c my heart beats so fast, light sensitivity | I feel better than when my thyroid was enlarged but I sure don't feel like my old pre-graves disease self! | 23 | 3 days | 7/11/2005 | 3 | | 8/8/2004 | 3 | Underactive thyroid | 1 days | 5/23/2015 | 2 | Hypothyroidism | I am not sure if this could cause major hair loss but since I have started taking this I am getting bald on certain areas of my scalp. | 41 | 11 months | 11/4/2002 | 1 | Hypothyroidism | I’m a 33-year-old modestly fit female. I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My doctor started me on 50mcg/day exactly 2 weeks ago. It’s been all downhill since then. My hopes for seeing any improvements were dashed. I’m feeling much *worse* than before I went on the medication, as it seems to be amplifying my hypothyroid symptoms. I feel even more exhausted, more cold intolerant, and I’ve gained 7 lbs. in ONE WEEK!! I’m a very active person, and I have continued to exercise and watch what I eat. True, I know it is most likely water weight, as I’m really swollen, esp. in my upper abdomen area and face – but it’s just so discouraging! I’ve been told that this is normal if you’re not able to convert T4 to T3 very well (Synthroid is a T4-only med), so I’ll probably require the addition of a T3 medication or at least the natural dessicated thyroid which contains both T4 and T3. I’m going to have to go i | 33 | 2 weeks 50mcg 1X day | 6/20/2011 | 1 | HYPOTHYROID | Bloating, Swelling, Fatigue, Weight Gain, Depressed, Muscle and Joint pain. | I want to wean from this drug. I don't like the way it makes me feel. i.e. I feel like the marshmallow woman. Need suggestions on intake of natural resources to feel better. | 41 | 3 years | 12/11/2005 | 1 | Operated cancer | Dizziness ,lethargic ,depressed sweating unable to loose weigh lost of hair tired | 77 | 3 months 150mg | 10/1/2015 | 1 | I am sick and tired of the fluctuation in potency from one lot to another of synthroid. It never fails, everytime i have a new refill, within a few days to a week i feel very different than i did on the prior refil. One batch and i start having hyper symptoms, next batch hypo, very rarely do i get lucky enough to get a batch that makes me feel normal. I get 90 day supply which is a long time to go with a bad batch of this stuff. I used to get 30 day supply and that was an even worse roller coaster ride. This drug is the pits no matter how you slice it.i've been on thyroid replacement for close to 30 years and the impact on quality of life has turned me inside out. I am tired of being told that this is the best it's ever going to be, and just live with it. | When is the potency issue ever going to be fixed? | 58 | 10 years | 2/3/2017 | 1 | Hypothyroidism | Terrible insomnia, racing heart, anxiety and depression. Terrible experience. Going back on NP thyroid or possibly Armour. | Do not recommend. Had to take Beta blockers to slow my heart. Afraid I would end up in ER. | 65 | 4 weeks 25 | 9/6/2019 | 1 | Radiation | After driving 30-40 min. knees ached so badly I would groan in pain. Had to walk every 30-45 min They also became so weak I was unable to get out of a chair. Stopped taking 5 weeks ago. No more knee pain! Can drive 2.5 - 3 hrs. with no stopping. Muscle tone coming back. Bad stuff. | What is a natural alternative??? | 66 | 12 months 1.0 | 10/31/2019 | 1 | Hypothyroidism | I have had Hypothyroidism for over 20 years. Synthroid and Levothyroxine will cause some or all of the following symptoms after taking long term. 1.Fatigue not normal fatigue but a sick flu like fatigue 2. Joint pain. Dr will test you for inflammatory diseases and even diagnose you with fibromyalgia etc. 3. Brain fog. This is the absolute worse of symptoms. As it interferes with livelihood, parenting, career, outside hobbies etc. 4. Hair loss. Make sure your iron levels are up so the dr won't misdiagnose you. 5. Depression, anxiety and confusion. The uneducated Dr. will most likely quickly place you on anti anxiety and depression medication. And send you to a therapist. 6. Weight gain. The Dr. will tell you to work out and suggest foods to eat when you are actually already eating and working out. 7. Frequent urination. 8. Stomach bloating. 9. Swelling of extremities. 10. Cold hands and feet. I had to explain this to an ignorant Dr. that wearing a coat and layered socks in summer southern heat is not normal. 11. Dry, tough skin. 12. Poor vision. The DR. will instead send you to an ophthalmologist. 13. Nausea and upset stomach. These have been my experiences on Synthroid and Levothyroxine. I have been on all levels. The highest I've been on was 200mcg. At one point in my life, I was placed on Armour Thyroid before this medicine was reformulated. I did so much in that time span of life and so much good living then. No symtoms, clear thinking, excelled in sc | excelled in school and gathering, great social life.I could write legible. Speak without forgetting and stumbling over words. The best in life. Synthroid WILL work in the beginning, maybe a few years or so.. but after time passes you will experience the above. I don't care how much positive affirmations and meditation you do. You must be your own advocate and research. Do not live a life with struggle because of this medication. Do not waste your life fussing with incompetent uninformed Drs. If they don't want to prescribe something with T3...Move on and find one who is knowledgeable. Family will most likely not understand this disease. | 45 | 23 years All | 2/9/2020 | 1 | hypothyroid | So much weighg gain every bad thing all these people have bèen feeling.these meds have no business on the márket. We need to group togdgher and sue thd dfug compsnies becausd it is clear they are poisoning us all. And the fda has ordered them to take out half the hormone on top of everything else.time to fight people. First complaine to fdamedwatch click on dfugs amd tell them to put back 90 110 percent potency .thrn Then all of you call to organize.thry atd killing us.are we going to let them? We need to makd thd drugco.go bAck go the ingreidience they usedback in2010 because after that im dure. They changed it.thats why we aresll sick . Iv been taking thisdrug for over 25years.fight back complain tofdamed watch what ever you can do but do. Sonething we alll need to vet unvolved.tine to fight.we shouldnt have to li e likethis 619 4099857 My name iskim we pay for our neds .we should t have toputupwith damb drug co. | 46 | 1 days 200 | 6/29/2014 | 5 | hypo | Feel great with 25mcg of synthroid. I was on the generic prior and had the worst hwadaches. Brand name works best. | F | 36 | 2 years 25 mcg | 5/20/2014 | 5 | Hypothyroid/thyroid cancer | None really. If my dose is too high I have anxiety. But otherwise works fine. | F | 36 | 10 years | 6/3/2014 | 5 | Hypothyroid | I haved tried taking other generic types of medication to help my hypothyroidism but had dealt with some irritating side effects with those medications. Synthroid is the ONLY medication that agrees with my body. I have no side effects, got my levels in the normal range, and I feel great! | F | 31 | 4 years 125 | 11/28/2013 | 5 | thyroid cancer | It keeps me alive. No complaints | F | 43 | 1 days 150 | 12/17/2014 |
SYNTHROID (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM): Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. FDA Approval Date: 2002-07-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)