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 |
| 3 | Total Thyroidectomy and Cancer | Fatigue and insomina, some nausea, irritability, anxiety and depression, very emotional, crying alot. | I think I am still working on finding the right dose. The jury is still out as to whether I will stay on synthroid or switch to Armour, or something else. I am trying to be patient at least for another 45 days to see how I feel on 125, otherwise may increase my dose. I would rather deal with the insomnia, than the depression and weight gain. But, I am happy that my thyroid is out and the cancer is gone! | F | 33 | 50 days 125 1X day | 12/30/2010 | 1 | hypothyroid | Extreme memory loss; feeling of dissociation; tingling in extremities; extreme anxiety; insomnia; neck stiffness; lump in throat feeling; fogginess in head; loss of coordination; trouble finding words; tremors; extreme blood loss during menstruation; hallucinating, mainly auditory; fast heartbeat | I thought I was losing my mind, feeling like my limbs weren't my own, hearing things, sounds being too loud (even silence feeling loud!!!) Panic stricken. Dizziness. Loss of coordination, and pcp thought it was an aneurysm from symptoms. Family terrified after hearing me talk, thinking I was having a stroke. I thought I was going to die. Husband told me he would call ambulance if I didn't go in for cat scan. This has been the most terrifying medication experience of my life. Different for different people, but how in the world could I ever recommend it to anyone. Terrifying, and it's still not out of my system. Still waiting for symptoms to clear and haven't taken't it since Saturday night (it's Tuesday). Still tremoring, stumbling on words, stiffness in neck. Memory's getting better, feeling less crazy. Still swollen hands and feet, and tingling in both. I would say stay away from this medication, as it feels poisonous to me, but I know it affects us differently. Most horrible drug on planet in my eyes. | F | 40 | 5 days 100 mcg 1X day | 12/21/2010 | 3 | hypothyroid | I have been on Synthroid for the last 9 years but still continue to experience these problems, weight gain, loss of hair (I used to have lost of hair before, very thick) bloating, hunger, fatigue and lack of energy, skipped heart beat, palpitation, joint pain, muscle cramps etc. My doctor is refusing to believe it could be due to the side effects of synthroid and has diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and tells me it's all in the head. I am tired of feeling this way, not energetic and tired all the time. Now this irregular heart beat is concerning me. About four years ago I was put on a monitor to check the heart beat for 24 hrs but everything came out alright. I am on Synthroid .075 mg one day and alternate day .05mg to regulate the dose. | The irritability and mood swings symptoms reduced after taking the medication. I sleep well at night, but feel very tired in the morning even after 7 hours of sleep. My constipation problem that I used to have before starting the medicine disappeared thankfully. I am concerned about my weight gain even on less calories and also my irregular heart beat. | F | 43 | 9 years .075mg 1X day | 12/14/2010 | 5 | Hypothyroidism | None | This medicine is saving my life. I'm no longer tired, have no desire to stay in bed all day (this used to be the case), I'm able to get up and get moving without a struggle. Depression and moodiness are dramatically decreased, almost nonexistent. I swear I started feeling better after just a week of taking it, although many say it takes weeks, even months, to feel better. It kicked in for me pretty quickly and I'm happy with it. Zero side effects although I may have gained a couple pounds...however, I do NOT blame the medicine - I've been eating more junk than usual and I know if I cut back and get back to the gym it'll come off. The most important thing here is that I feel better, and I do. Maybe in the future there will be a need to incorporate T3 as well but for now I'm extremely happy on Synthroid. | F | 27 | 30 days 25mg 1X day | 12/11/2010 | 1 | Hypothyroidism | nodules on my thyroid gland. | Made me feel like my thyroid was stressed. | F | 54 | 1 years 0.5 mg 1X day | 12/10/2010 | 4 | Hashimotos | Heart palpitations when dose raised to 150. It was returned to 137, much better. Also take cytomel, vitamin D for deficiency found. This combination plus taking synthroid 1 hour before eating is working. I have taken synthroid successfully 8 years and my mother is taking it for 28. | Most people's comments are not about synthroid. Low thyroid people often have Vitamin D deficiency which is causing the joint pain. After I supplemented with D, the problems went away. Also I had stopped moving because it hurt, went to aquatic exercise and began again. Joints feel better when moved. Also supplement with calcium , triple strength fish oil, glucosamine chondrotin msm and multi vitamin. | F | 60 | 8 years 137 1X day | 12/8/2010 | 3 | Hypothyroid | After suffering from hyperthyroidism and killing thyroid gland, Initially suffered memory loss(couldn't remember my last name), continued nervousness and feeling uneasy. Mild dizziness which has turned into full blown vertigo with any alcohol,weight gain and hair loss. | Adding vitamin D to my diet has helped with feeling better and adding Biotin has caused my hair to grow and become stronger. I take my levothyroxin in the morning on an empty stomach and the other vitamins at night with dinner. | M | 40 | 2 years 100MCG 1X day | 11/29/2010 | 2 | hasimotos | extreme fatigue, dizziness,chest pain, palps, jaw pain, left arm pain, headache, nauseausness (sp), mood change, anxiety, panic attack increase...going to dr this week for blood work to see where levels are..I know it is not heart, just went to cardiologist..feel so bad:( ...have been sick for 3 years, finally got an answer and fear worse then ever | F | 34 | 3 weeks 100 1X day | 11/29/2010 | 2 | brain fog, some weight gain, fatigue, ringing in ears, hair doesn't grow no matter what I do, dizziness (not sure if it's related to the ear, fertility issues?? (tried for 2 years and nothing) | I've been on Synthroid for so many years and used to be skinny as a rail. Fast forwards 9 years...weight gain of about 10 pounds without changing diet (I really watch what I eat). I have this annoying ticking in my right ear...and am tired every single day (I've caught myself falling asleep at work). My numbers are all normal but feel like I felt much better not being on this drug. Has anyone switched medication and noticed an improvement? Or does anyone think that they reformulated Synthroid and some people are having adverse effects? | F | 33 | 9 years 75 1X day | 11/24/2010 | 5 | Hypothyroid | None | Has helped me have more energy and have lost about ten pounds. | F | 44 | 3 weeks 35mg 1X day | 11/23/2010 | 3 | Hashimotos | None | I have just started taking it at bedtime on an empty stomach because my levels are so out of whack even though I faithfully took the med every morning 1 hour before breakfast. I presume it is due to dietary interference. I like fortified cereal, yogourt & tea - turns out iron and calcium can block Synthroid. | F | 48 | 14 years .200 1X day | 11/22/2010 | 2 | Tot.Thyoidectomy-Hashi's-ThyCancer | Hair loss-Brittle Nails-Muscle Cramps- Brain Fog-Irregular Heartbeat- Anxiety -exercise and general fatigue | started off at 50MG after hemi-thryoid, then 150MG after total plus calcium, vitamin E, Postassium,magnesium. Never had pain that woke me up in the middle of the night until the current dosage. Brain Fog/Forgetfulness is making life/work HARD. Plan to give it 6 months post-surgery then find another endo or naturopathic Dr if symptoms don't improve. Also weight gain on less calories. I even measure my food intake so the Dr can't claim I am eating more. | F | 58 | 2 years 150MG 1X day | 11/20/2010 | 5 | Hypothyroid | None | Have had no problems with it. Great drug. | F | 28 | 3 years 50mcg 1X day | 11/13/2010 | 3 | Hypothyroidism | After taking medicine in the morning on an empty stomach, I noticed about 1 hour later symptoms of brain fog. When I reduced my dose below my recommended dose, I felt better. But, I can't continue with this since it will make me more hypothyroid. Does anybody have the problem of brain fog after taking their pill? Has anybody connected this with serotonin or low cortisol? | Any help would be appreciated. | M | 43 | 15 years 75 mcg 1X day | 11/13/2010 Patient History | 3 | thyriod ectomy | trouble with weight-unable to loss no matter what dose. Blurry vision, mood swings, muscle aches. Energy is good thou. I have noticed how much my mental sharpness is affected by my dose. It is good now, but low synthoid/tsh really effected how sharp I was, and how fast I could think or problem solve | having difficulty with my doctor about a referral to a endo. I just dont feel normal. | M | 42 | 3 years 175mcg 1X day | 11/12/2010 | 1 | hypothyroid | Severe Memory Loss- ie... Attended a wake- forgot the person passed away! Feelings of suicide- negative thoughts- fear- craziness- inability to focus on any project- This is the worst drug ever! I stopped taking it- and as another person described the curtain is lifting.... cramping of legs- chest pressure and pain etc... I am normally a vibrant happy person- colorful and personable! I lost alot of things in life- including friends! Bad attitude, Nasty, Mean- especially when mixed with a cocktail! I hope to feel better, I was on my way out of this world... hopefully by being off Synthroid- I will not want to feel this way! PS I wrote 25 mg- do not recal- I also went to many Dr.s sometimes 2 or 3 not remembering>>>just wanting to feel different!- my self again! | PLEASE HELP ME FIND AN ALTERNATIVE! | M | 47 | 365 days 25mg 1X day | 11/11/2010 | 4 | Hurthle Cell Adenoma; part thydctmy | Ringing in ears; feeling of hungriness | Overall positive thus far; will use synthroid for suppressive therapy, so I will be living with it for a while; nurse told me she tried taking a double dose one time to see if she would lose weight....was bad, she said she was out of control hungry and ate a lot. I can see a potential to eat more in response to the hungriness. Im trying to keep appropriate snacks around. | F | 49 | 10 days 100 mcg 1X day | 11/7/2010 | 1 | Hypothyroidism | Muscle aches, stiffness, drowsiness, ankle swelling | I took Synthroid for 6 months. Initially it helped but after three weeks I began to get stiff. If I sat down for more than ten minutes, I had to walk for 2 or three minutes before I could move normally. At a check-up after 1 month I told my doctor and he said I was out of shape. This didn't start until I got on the medicine. At my 4 month check-up I told him that my feet were beginning to swell, but he didn't see anything abnormal. Finally, after 6 months I found another doctor who put me on Armour Thyroid and all my symptoms went away! I feel like a new person. Ditch the synthroid and try Armour thyroid. | M | 48 | 6 months 100 2X day | 11/7/2010 | 4 | Hashimoto's thyroiditis | Mild heart palpipations at night if lying on my left hand side. Nothing else. | It took a year for me to actually start feeling better on this mediciation but it was worth the wait as now, 2 years in, I feel entirely normal again. Anyone who has suffered from an underactive thyroid will know the joy that just feeling 'normal' again brings! I'm delighted with the medication now and get tested every 6 months or so to see if an increase is necessary. | M | 24 | 2 years 100 mg 1X day | 11/4/2010 | 2 | Hypo | Major weight gain, brittle hair and nails. Always hungry. | Ok I am really tired of being told it is in my head. My family Dr. put me on it in 2009 and said the levels were a bit low. ever since I have gained almost 30 pounds and nothing I have tried to do has helped. Called her a few months ago and told her my concerns and she told me to go on Weight Watchers. I also tried to get off of it and I got flu like symptoms (which I was told I was wrong about hat also). Finally went to an Internal Dr. yesterday and he said there was nothing wrong with me and said to go on a 1400 cal diet and work out 5 days a week. I asked him if I can get off the synthroid and he said yes and if I wanted they can check my levels in the future WTF? He is also the one that said it was in my head that I said I had side effects from trying to stop the synthroid. NOW I am confused. I have decided that I am just going to stop it and be sick, since I already feel like crap anyways. SO FRUSTRATED! Why won't anyone listen. | F | 36 | 1.5 years .25 1X day | 11/3/2010 |