SYNTHROID Reviews (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)

Average Rating: 2.6 (900 Ratings)

Filter Results

Compare SYNTHROID with similar:
 THYROID ANTITHYROID

 Type: Rx Drug

  

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)

  

Results are sorted by Date added.

Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45


More on SYNTHROID: Reviews Summary  |  Drug Safety Information

RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR SYNTHROIDCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  hypothyroid Hello again folks. I have great news. I posted here about twqo years back with my symptoms and side effects. Now, after battling with the side effects of this horrible drug for several years, I appear to have weaned myself off of it. There are other alternatives!!! Another poster from this message board suggested some enzymes and natural supplements that appear to have it under control. I am cautious about being too optimisitic because of past ups and downs with synthroid but I will make the following suggestions... If you are on synthroid for hypothyroidism and feel like you are never quite right, have hyperactivity or sometimes just feel WEIRD (I thought someone had slipped me LSD one time when my dosage was too high) try these: Thyroid caps (available at any natural foods or health food store), L-Lysine and L-Tyrosine. READ ALL YOU CAN about this drug. It was never approved by the FDA and manufacturing standards have been lax, to say the least. It was almost removed from the market several years ago. Read what others have to say about it. Granted, the drug may work well for some, but we are all different individuals and what works for one my not work for another. Good luck to all! -Kev M 49 4 days
11/2/2004
 3  hashimoto's disease Lethargy (sometimes profoundly debilitating); overwhelming malaise; depression; just don't feel the same as I used to I play high level competitive squash- my stamina, reaction time, hand/eye coordination has NEVER been the same in spite of therapeutic levels while medicated. Started experiencing severe night sweats, ventricular tachycardia, insomnia last year. Is being looked into by GP. Anyone else out there dealing with their loss of high physical fitness/stamina? What do you do for it? F 39 6 days
10/17/2004
 3  HYPOTHYROID DUE TO GAVES' TREATMENT LOTS OF MOOD SWINGS...CAN'T REMEMBER THINGS VERY WELL...ALWAYS FEEL HOT...HEART PALPATATIONS...WEIGHT GAIN.....ALL OF THIS MAY BE SIDE EFFECTS FROM HYPOTHYROID DISEASE THAT THE SYNTHROID ALONG IS NOT ADDRESSING. CAN'T SEEM TO GET A CONSISTANT DOSE...MY TSH/FT4 LEVELS KEEP GOING EVERYWHERE. I CHECK MY LEVELS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH, BUT CAN'T GET IT STABLIZED. F 36 18 months
10/16/2004
 1  subclinical hypothyroidism Weight gain I began taking Synthroid 2 years ago after being diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism. I was hoping this would take care of the chronic fatigue I was experiencing. Supplementation brought my TSH into the normal range but did not help the fatigue and led to weight gain of about 20-25 pounds. I have good eating habits and exercise regularly, so the synthroid supplemention was the logical cause. I decided to stop taking the synthroid and wait for a better alternative to come along. I have lost a few pounds since I have have been off the medication. M 29 2 years
10/14/2004
 3  Hypothyroid Lethargy, insomnia, sweats, muscle fatigue. M 48 1 months
9/27/2004
 3  Since 1989 My doctor changed my prescrition two years ago and now I have slight tremors, lightheaded, anxiety attack. I have not been able to work for two months since this started, and hope to resolve this soon, because is is becoming deppresive. Although my TSH level is <0.02, T4 is 23.4 - which is suppose to be good for me since my thyroid gland was removed due to cancer. F 39 2 years
9/24/2004
 5  hypothyroid none I was constantly cold, constipated, tired, had dry skin and brittle hair until diagnosed as hypothyroid and put on Synthroid. I hate drugs, but this natural occurring hormone we all need to have a healthy metabolism. It works! I am healthy and active; all negative symptoms are gone. Been very happy with Synthroid since 1991. F 48 13 years
9/14/2004
Email
 5  Hashimoto's Disease None Be careful of the (generic). I lost my hair, experienced flu like symptons, and had severe lethargic episodes. Back on name brand, no side effects and my hair is comming back! F 44 16 years
9/7/2004
 3  thryroid cancer I am finding that I have gained weight. Get hot flashes and get quite sweaty which is quite annoying since I have never sweated in my life. Seem hard to find energy. Would be interested if anyone else has any symptoms like this. F 42 7 days
8/15/2004
 3  Hashimoto's disease Insomnia - did not sleep at all after on it for 2 years so I had to go off synthroid for a time. I visited my naturopath who got rid of the insomnia using allergy elimination techniques which have worked for me for other drug sensitivities. Am now back on it and experiencing increased migraines and panic attacks, but at least I sleep well. F 51 3 years
8/9/2004
Email
 3  
8/8/2004
 2  hypothyroid Hair loss, muscle fatigue, mental fog, constipation, exceptionally tired. Has anyone experienced either as a result of taking the drug or as a result of haveing hypo a warm rush to the face? Its not menopause. Starts at the top of the head runs down the face to the neck, swells the neck area, lasts 15 minutes and burns like hell? F 49 1 years
7/31/2004
 1  Replaced Armour Thyroid Was successfully taking Armour Thyroid for several months. About six weeks ago my doctor doubled the dose and switched me to Synthroid. I've had a debilitating headache EVERY day since switching, but because of other changes did not make the association until today. Other symptoms I've noticed - heart palpitations, lightheaded, irritable & jittery, teeth sensitivity. I will not take it again - there are other options, including dietary changes. F 51 45 days
7/31/2004
 5  hypothyroidism none Really helpful for years; I can tell in a few hours when I miss a dose. Several people have warned others away from Synthroid. Clearly people's body chemistry differs - whether it works well or poorly for one person doesn't really say much about how it will affect someone else. You'd have to do a large clinical trial to get any useful results. F 54 10 years
7/17/2004
 5  thyroid problem insomia and some weight gain F 51 4 years
7/14/2004
 3  hypothyroidism insomnia, constipation F 41 6 years
7/14/2004
 4   M 41 3 years
6/25/2004
 4  under active thyroid bone pain, arthritis? F 65 15 years
6/5/2004
 3  Total Thyroidectomy Weight loss, fatigue, short tempered, restlessness, anxiety when dose too high. Depression, Mental slowness, fatigue when too low. Blood test says I am fine but after 8 months I am still not close to 100%. I am tired all the time and moody. I have symptoms of being both on too high a dose and too low of a dose. M 37 8 months
6/3/2004
 2  hypo after childbirth weight loss at first, lethargy, extreme fatigue, extreme muscle aches and pains, depression, severe mood swings, overactive yeast syndrome, headaches. there are so many other alternative treatments available on the market now that this medication should be your last option. it is extrememly unstable and causes more damage than good. look up information on armour, kelp, additional T3 and F 28 1.7 years
5/21/2004

Previous Page       Next Page

BACK TO TOP