User Reviews for Levothyroxine

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I had my thyroid removed six weeks ago. I have been taking this medication, and have experienced weight gain, depression, and anxiety. I have not felt like myself at all.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): Used this medicine and it makes it very difficult to lose weight. Makes me have no appetite in the morning or the rest of the day. Mental clarity is hindered.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I had my thyroid removed almost a year ago and I can agree that while I have not lost any weight using this drug I have not gained any either. I have had horrible mood swings and lost a great deal of my hair. My Doctor refuses to change the dosage because she says "I'm within normal range" whatever that means? I do feel like I'm experiencing memory loss or having problems concentrating.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): This medicine saved my life.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine): This is quality brand named thyroid medicine that is effective and has virtually no side-effects.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I was put on Synthroid after having my thyroid removed due to cancer 6 yrs ago. I think I've been put on every dosage there is. I have not felt the same since. I'm always tired, I wake up wanting to rip someones head off, armpits sweat horribly, cry over nothing, depressed, hair loss, always colder or hotter then people around me, no energy etc. but when I talk to my doctor and explain my issues I'm told that I'm fine. (I beg to differ, needless to say I'm going to see a new doctor next visit). Though I'm sure Synthroid is a wonderful medication, it just doesn't seem to be working for me in my opinion... my doctor seems to think different.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): My surgeon took charge of my Synthroid medicines - big mistake - it was not until I saw an endocrinologist that I found the correct dosage and felt better. It took 18 months to find the correct dosage. I now take 0.2mg Mon-Fri and add 0.05mg on the weekends. This works for me. I had many problems before I got the right dose, and my surgeon said they were not from the Synthroid - he was wrong. I had extreme fatigue, sleeping 10 hours per night and 1 hour in the afternoons. I had trouble remembering things, as well as the inability to concentrate. I was off balance and frequently missed steps and curbs while walking. As well as often feeling like I was going to black out or faint - never did. With the correct dose everything is much better.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I've been taking this medication for 30 years after my thyroid removal and it is great. I take a pill every morning and I feel good all day.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I have had my thyroid removed one year ago. Medication causes blurred vision. Some weight gain nothing significant that can't be worked off with exercise. But, even though I have this problem, it's better than previous symptoms, heart palpitations, sweating, losing 20lbs in less than a month without trying.

levothyroxine: Been taking it for over 1 year and have had loads of weight gain which in turn makes me feel tired all the time so I'm not a happy bunny. It's hard to tell if its just the fact that I've put on so much weight that makes me feel so bad or that its a genuine side effect.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I've had my thyroid removed 10 months ago and I started taking the lowest dose of Levothyroxine (generic) six weeks after the surgery. I had my blood work done and dosage adjusted every six weeks until I ended up at 137 mcg daily, 5 months after the surgery. Then I switched to Synthroid brand. All this adjusting was done by an endocrinologist. I feel great, definitely much better than before the surgery when I suffered from severe hyperthyroidism. I did gain some weight right after the surgery but once the dosage was correct, I was able to lose the pounds easily. All of my other symptoms (hair loss, abnormal sweating, fatigue) were gone once the dosage was correct. The right dosage is extremely important.

Levothroid (levothyroxine): I have used Levothroid and Synthroid. I am currently on Levothroid. It does okay, I have been able to maintain a normal life although I have bad joint pain now after 18 years of use. I have more memory problems now than I did before especially names. And I have lost bone height. I am over an inch shorter now than I was before. I am only 52 and had my thyroid removed due to cancer 18 years ago.

levothyroxine: Got my thyroid out in November due to cancer. Started taking Levothyroxine and felt tired, depressed, gained weight, anxiety and thoughts of hopelessness.

levothyroxine: Too much weight gain though.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I had my thyroid removed in February 2009 and was on Levothroid until about 2 months ago. It did nothing to help. I switched to Synthroid and it seems to work better, but I still am feeling depressed, difficulty concentrating and have trouble remembering things, like any new information given to me. I just haven't felt like myself since the surgery.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): For the past three months I experienced weight gain even though I run 5k/5 days a week. I feel tired and lack of energy.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I am a 38 year old female. I had my thyroid removed about 7 months ago because I had thyroid cancer. I have been on Synthroid for about five months. My endocrinologist has a great deal of experience, so we found my correct dose after only two tries. Once I was at my correct replacement dose, I felt great. I feel just well, if not better, than I did before I was diagnosed. I am counting off a point only because Synthroid (though this is the case with all brands of levothyroxine) is a nuisance to take everyday, and it requires some planning if one must (as I do) take calcium and iron supplements every day as well.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): This is a quality product.

levothyroxine: Reviewers who have had deleterious symptoms after using this drug after thyroidectomy due to cancer were either overdosing or underdosing it. Adequate dosing has virtually no side effects for otherwise healthy patients.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): I have been on Synthroid since 2006. I have had significant weight gain and can't get rid of it. This medicine has helped with the cold chills and irritability.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine): Levoxyl works great for me. Synthroid does not work for me.

levothyroxine: I have Grave's Disease and after treatment, my thyroid is hypoactive. My doctor put me on the Levothyroxine, but I struggle with constant fatigue and insomnia. I changed to Armour Thyroid a few months ago and noticed considerable improvements-- not only in my fatigue and energy levels, but in my mood. I struggle with depression while I'm on the levothyroxine, but I don't on the Armour Thyroid. Also, on the Armour Thyroid, my skin and hair were much healthier, my appetite and gastrointestinal system more regular, and what an incredible thing it was to actually sleep! I have had to go back to the Levothyroxine because of problems getting the Armour thyroid (it's on backorder). I have insomnia again and I'm always miserably tired.

Synthroid (levothyroxine): Synthroid seems to work well, but still working to get to the correct dosage. Currently, my dose is too high and I see my doctor next week to adjust. Feel fine, but have daily armpit and back sweat. Will be really glad when that stops as it's difficult to work at client sites when your shirt is soaked.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine): I've had great success on Levoxyl? I'm taking 0.137mcg and have virtually no side affects. Synthroid for me was horrible.

levothyroxine: I had my thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer. Levothyroxine has been good at keeping my levels up. I feel good.