User Reviews for Levothyroxine

Tirosint (levothyroxine) for Hashimoto's disease: I was affected by the Levoxyl recall and was devastated. I had been on Levoxyl for Hashimotos for about 3 years, it was the only thyroid med that made me feel what I thought at the time was 'good'. Looking back, I wasn't good at all...no sex drive, weight gain, swollen face, extreme anxiety. I switchd to Tirosint about a month ago and when I noticed these side effects dissipating I was ECSTATIC but also so confused! I had no idea the Levoxyl was causing so much negativity in my life. Tirosint has NO Fillers, and for that reason...all those negative side effects from Levoxyl were gone. I dropped 5 lbs almost immediately taking me back to my post Hashimotos weight. Sex drive was back, anxiety decreased. Best of all, I'm just happy again!

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: I was diagnosed several years ago with hypothyroidism. My doctor started me on levothyroxine and after several months of gradual increases, we reached a point where my TSH levels showed "normal". But, while I felt better than I had at the start, I still did not feel 'normal'. I discussed this with my doctor and we raised the dosage to where I was taking 175 mcg and my TSH was just above what is labeled "normal". It was a slow process but I finally felt better than I had in years. I had energy and no longer dragged out of bed in the morning. My dosage was fairly high. But you know better than anyone how you feel. And, if you still don't feel right, talk to your doctor.

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: I have been taking Levothyroxine .88 MG for at least 5 years. Recently I have developed Sweating and being very tired. I was taking my pill during the night as you are supposed to take it on an empty stomach. I have recently discovered that taking it at that time has caused me to have pounding heart beats and fluttering in my chest. I went through a stress test only to realize it has been caused by my thyroid medication. I changed it to morning before breakfast and have found it to be better. However I still get tired very easily.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Underactive Thyroid: Only been on this medicine for 4 days and it has already made a huge difference in how I feel. The depression was awful and the intolerance to the cold was bone chilling. I hope things continue to look up. So far so good!

Levoxyl (levothyroxine) for Hashimoto's disease: Can't lose weight on Levoxyl. I sweat profusely, have brain fog, fatigue and so many symptoms of hypo.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Underactive Thyroid: Synthroid saved my life....been taking it for almost four years now. I had all of the worst symptoms in the worst way of a basically dead thyroid. I was feeling better within a week of taking it and continued to feel better and better every day for about the next six months. That's when it leveled off and I've been happy (and grateful) ever since. It took about a year or so to lose all of the weight I gained as a result of crummy thyroid. The weight just came right off after taking Synthroid. I'm on 225Mcg per day with very minimal side effects...so minimal that I can't recall what they are at the moment.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Underactive Thyroid: I have been taking this medication for almost 22yrs. My thyroid is dead the Dr. said due to child birth. I started out on the lowest dosage. Dr. didn't want to shock my body I had to cut them in half for 2 weeks and then slowly went up from there. I am now taking 200mg now have been for several yrs now. Medication works good for me. If I miss a day I can tell and I feel really tired.

Tirosint (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: Within 30 seconds after taking this medicine, my stomach becomes a volcano. I think it is something in the coating rather than the medicine itself. Discontinued use and am now on Armour 45mg and Synthroid (not generic) 50mcg. Am still working on blood levels, but after stopping Tirosint, my stomach problems ceased. Too bad, I was really excited by this new medicine.

levothyroxine for Hashimoto's disease: I am a 29 year old female. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when I was 24. My entire thyroid was removed, and I have been on levothyroxine ever since (about 4 and a half years now). The medicine works great for the most part, I wouldn't be able to move or have energy for anything if I wasn't on it. I take 150mg per day. Considering that I'm young, I started researching for long term effects. There do not seem to be any extreme, significant, effects which is great.

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: I have been on for 5 months. Male age 55. No medicines or hospital visits until colonoscopy. Hate to now have to take medicine, but religiously follow. Overshot and cut back to lower dosage to right level, Symptoms include dry mouth AND NOW muscle spasm along right upper cheek of face. Weird. Perhaps a minor case of thinner hair. Has helped with slugginess in the early evening, but at times can cause insomnia. ALSO lower muscle mass as I am also on a doctors prescribed weight loss medicine Phentermine. Six months now for both, went from 219lbs to 197 with goal of 185. Feel good overall and have gone from 41 to comfortable 38 with goal of 36. Look thinner!

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: I had my thyroid removed in 1990 and have been on Synthroid ever since. The dosage has changed over the years. Right now I'm on a dose that requires two pills each morning--the 200mcg plus the 50 mcg. I have to wonder if alot of the symptoms many of us experience isn't due to the Synthroid --but just rather the lack of a thyroid and having to get the hormone from a pill? Maybe it just doesn't ever feel quite the same no matter what brand it is. I am usually tired. I can't get enough sleep. Often am achey too. I have always been prone to anxiety and depression and have been on Effexor for years. That helps with alot of symptoms I had (night sweats, mood issues etc) but still so tired.

levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: I've been on this medicine for more than 4 months. Not feeling any better at all. More tired, and more hair loss is what I've been experiencing. Still feeling no motivation, lethargy and depressed/isolated.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hashimoto's disease: I have been on Synthroid now for 4 years. I wasn't able to take the generic Levothyroxine because it caused me high blood pressure. I was shocked to find out I had Thyroid disease. My dosage continues to go up I'm on 125mcg now, and just had my TSH checked and its again on the low end (which I can tell because of fatigue, weight gain, hair loss). I demand my thyroid to be tested every 4 months. When its in the middle of "Normal" range is the only time I feel good!

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: My wife is been taking this medication for about 5 years now. she has terrible paranoia is always in a bad mood also, sleep problems, hair loss and irritation. her doctor test for levels all the time and he tells her she is fine, however I do not agree! She goes out drinking when she gets upset.

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: I feel extremely tired and I have mood swings but it really helps me feel less sick and I've stopped constantly gaining weight

Tirosint (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: Could not get my T3 or TSH regulated before this medicine and now it is stable. I take this and wait about 1 hour before I eat, so I haven't had any stomach problems. It is easier for the system to absorb since it is a gel cap. If your doctor is reluctant to try one of the dessicated thyroid medicines, this may be an alternative for you.

levothyroxine for Hashimoto's disease: After three months of dedicated use, my goiter finally went away and I could swallow freely again. I also noticed a higher metabolism, as well a longer attention span and a better ability to focus. I did not ever see any difference in my intolerance to cold, the dryness of my skin and barely to what I thought to be the worst Hashimoto symptom, the lethargy. I did notice if I took this medicine at night or later in the day it made my heart race. I think this medicine affects everyone differently and results are hindered by people having too high of expectations. For me it was a great medicine, it didn't solve all of the problems but as someone truly suffering from Hashimoto's, I am extremely grateful for what it has done.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hashimoto's disease: Suffering for years from all symptoms of hypothryroidism and mother has Hashimoto's. Finally doctor did thyroid tests. My thyroid peroxidase asb level was 170 but Free T4 and T3 within normal range. Doc prescribed 100mg Synthroid to start. Wow! In three days I could tell a difference. I rated Synthroid 8 of 10. Time will tell if I have side effects, but for the time being after one week on Synthroid I feel like a new person.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine) for Underactive Thyroid: I have used this for only a few months now and I have lost weight and need less sleep to make it through the day. There have been a few odd side effects, including lactation but nothing that is unmanageable or worse then how I felt before it. I take it in the morning with a glass of water and do not eat for 45 min for better absorption.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: After being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, had radioactive iodine treatment in 2004. Was put on Synthroid because the radioactive iodine caused hypothyroidism. When this first happened, I had my levels checked every 3 months, and Synthroid levels were adjusted accordingly to fit my needs. We moved the panels to every 6 months for testing, and then yearly. At this point we are at 150mcgs and I feel great. It has been a journey but Synthroid works better for me than the generic, which we tried for a short time. It depends on what works for you and your body. Don't be afraid to let your endocrinologist know if something isn't working for you, you know yourself best. Good luck.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine): LOVE this Levoxyl. I am 55 and in menopause. Have had several blood works and told doctors how crappy I felt, no energy in a fog, hair loss all the symptoms of menopause and then some. I go to Mexico tell a Doc the SAME symptoms and suggested I take this medicine and I would feel better, get out of the fog and frumpy slump I was feeling, have more energy AND MAN after 3 weeks I feel fantastic. I don't even crave sweets or want to eat as much. I have that ZAZAZOO back in me. I feel more alive and sexy. I am single and I don't want to live my life without having FUN. This medication has brought some life back in ME!

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: This medicine has changed my life. I went from feeling so tired and having to sleep all the time to being much more energetic and lively. It has helped make me feel more normal even with me battling polycystic ovarian syndrome and my hormones with that.. Levothyroxine has finally after 3 months gotten my thyroid level where it needs to be to help me get pregnant. I was having trouble getting my periods and ovulating and since my level has gotten into a normal range I actually ovulated for the first time in forever! I hope this cycle results in a pregnancy.. I'm just so happy that things are getting better because of Levothyroxine!

levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid: I didn't even know I had hypothyroid until my Dr ran tests based on family history. Once it was brought to light, all the symptoms made sense (I had equated them all to weight gain due to change of lifestyle). I'm still in the process of finding the right dosage, but even on the first legs of that journey I've felt better. Less lethargic (I'm going to the gym 3 x a week now), less mood swings, a bit better mental clarity, etc. I haven't noticed nails getting better, but I've always had weak nails. I have noticed an intense melancholy and inability to focus and stay awake the 1 time I missed a pill. I'm glad I started this early (29) compared to my poor mom who didn't learn of her deficiency until her late 40's.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine) for Hashimoto's disease: This medication did help with dry skin and hair associated with Hashimotos and perhaps did lessen my anxiety "somewhat", can't be sure since I also am in menopause and use Vivelle dot patches and Prometrium. I gained 30lbs in about one month of starting it. My TSH is low now and Free T4 almost optimal but Free T3 still too low. CONS: packed on the fat which I cannot get off, raised blood pressure, does not help with constant fatigue.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal: I had half my thyroid out almost three months ago. Started taking medication about five weeks post-op. I have become depressed and stressed. Everything bothers me and I cannot let it go. I go days without sleeping and live on black coffee. I have the shakes and hate everybody and everything. I cannot rid myself of the stress. I do not know if this is the medicine but that is the only new medicine I have been taking.