Levothyroxine Questions (Page 6)

Are headaches from Armour Thyroid?

Does Armour thyroid cause headaches? I had my thyroid removed 7 weeks ago due to a “kissing thyroid and a zillion nodules”, noncancerous. I was put on Levothyroxine but heard great things about Armour Thyroid. Made the switch about 2 weeks ago, but I’ve had a headache everyday... read more

What happens is I don't take levothyroxine after thyroidectomy?

Had thyroid taken out last year, the meds are just as bad so I haven't been taking them. They didn't even need to take it out! I don't feel the same, the after effects make me feel bad.. What happens if I stop taking it completely, I feel better when I don't take it... But I... read more

Is it safe to take amitriptyline while on levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine-induced neurological and muscular side effects?

I've been noticing some symptoms like dizziness, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, blurred vision, body tremors, and temperature dysregulation after taking my levothyroxine at 3 am every morning. Have you ever experienced anything like this? Do you happen to know why these symptoms occur? Any... read more

Does levothyroxine contain gluten?

Does levothyroxine contain gluten? My doctor told me to find out before taking this drug.

Best time to take levothyroxine if exercising in the morning?

I want to exercise in the morning, I used to do this fasted but I don't feel great and would prefer to eat something light before workout. However, I can't eat anything for an hour after taking Levothyroxine. I've tried the last couple of nights taking at night time 2 hours after... read more

When to take medications with interactions?

Take levothyroxine, Pantoprazole, Cholestyramine, Amitriptyline, that interact with each other. Especially Levothyroxine and Pantoprazole which I should take in morning on empty stomach at 4 hours apart and wait at 1/2 to hour to eat. What should I do?

Arimidex - how long after taking anastrozole is it OK to take levothyroxine?

Can I eat grapefruit when taking levothyroxine, warfarin, cyclobenzeprine, and sertraline?

Levothyroxine , who makes it?

Do they have a patient assistance program ?I don't know who it is made by or the generic even to ask about it.

Which is the higher dosage of Levothyroxine 0.05mg or 50 mcg?

i was put on 0.05 mg from my doctor for hypothyroidism and my boyfriend is on 50mcg for the same thing and we where wondering which is the higher dosage.

Can dizziness be a side effect of Levothyroxine?

Can levothyroxine cause a skin rash?

Developed rash after two weeks? I've been on levothyroxine (after thryoid removal) for two weeks and take it first thing in morning on empty stomach, two hours before breakfast. This morning my chest broke out in a rash and itches. Still there after 12 hours. Is this a symptom of the... read more

How is synthroid (levothhyroxine) made? Where does it come from?

I have hypothyriodism and I like to know about what I am taking and I would like to know How if there is no "natural" substitute where synthroid/levothyroxine comes from.

I am taking levothyroxin and wondered how long the pills are effective after the expiration date?