Synthroid Questions (Page 2)

Changing from generic Synthroid to brand. Having terrible hot flashes?

Posted 13 days ago by Aromeise • 1 answer

I have been on thyroid medicine 30 years and have been on every dose which keeps changing. I thought I would try generic again I have tried generic about 5 times in 30 years hoping the inactive ingredients have changed. I don't think they have going to go back on Synthroid I think

Weight gain on Synthroid has me questioning the medicine?

Posted 26 Jun 2017 by BrennaG • 1 answer

I've been prescribed Synthroid since March because my Nurse Practitioner believes I have hypothyroidism. We did a test before starting any medication. You can see the results below: -TSH: 3.11 - T4: 8 - Free Thyroxine Index: 2.0 - T3 Uptake: 25 - Weight: 136 lbs My only concern is my weight. ...

Is levothyroxine 100 mg, the same as synthroid 0.1mg ?

Posted 12 Sep 2011 by evettra • 1 answer

I work nights, when is the best time to take my Synthroid med?

Posted 22 Jun 2017 by YadiraOlaya • 0 answers

Can I safely use amitriptyline?

Posted 23 May 2017 by Cathy T • 2 answers

I had a complete thyroidectomy take synthroid. I also have glaucoma. I have fybromyalgia and my pain is not well controlled

Underactive Thyroid - Weight gain has always been a concern for me so when I was diagnosed with?

Posted 20 Dec 2014 by MfewellRN • 4 answers

hypothroidism - I was elated because I thought I would feel like a human again and maybe loose some of this weight. I began taking 50mcg synthroid for hypothyroidism back in November 2015 - TSH went down to 3.64 (normal range), Free T3 went down slightly (expected that) and Free T4 went up ...

Can I take black walnut if I have graves disease?

Posted 14 Jun 2017 by susansandy • 0 answers

I had my thyroid removed and I take synthroid 125

I hate being on thyroid meds?

Posted 22 Apr 2017 by Amp25 • 2 answers

I have been on cytomel and synthroid for years and have been gaining weight since. And a lot. I always feel terrible but when i go to my doctor he says exercise more. Currently i go to the gym 5 days a week.isnt that enough?Its really affecting me mentally. Any suggestions. I look horrible and ...

I feel so much better since I quit taking my Synthroid?

Posted 30 Apr 2017 by Virginia rhoades • 0 answers

What is going on with my TSH level?

Posted 1 May 2017 by aimeelauren • 0 answers

Hi all, I'm a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease a little over a year ago. I went to an endocrinologist who started me on brand name Synthroid 25 mcg. My TSH went from a little over normal (~4.5) to around 2.4, which is great! However, the endo ideally wanted ...

Synthroid - What should the TSH level be for Hashimoto patients I was on 25 now on 50 still?

Posted 4 May 2017 by Rkuhn • 0 answers

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Doubling up on levothyroxine?

Posted 26 Apr 2017 by emo_wifey • 0 answers

I have been taking levothyroxine (generic, not Synthroid) for about three years. When I first started, my doctor said if I miss, to catch up what I miss. He said he even has a patient who takes the weekly amount once a week. Because of this I am a little lax on taking it and catch up 2-3 at a time. ...

I am taking 75mcg of Synthroid. How many 25mcg would equal to the 75mcg?

Posted 22 Apr 2017 by ecbeasley • 1 answer

I needed a refill and my pharmacy is closed and I have 25mcg that my husband takes and I was wondering how many would equal to the 75mcg

Synthroid - Stick it out with brand change?

Posted 11 Apr 2017 by nikoliatl • 0 answers

... but its been OK and still seem to feel better than some on it. Recently my chemist was out of generic and gave me Synthroid instead which i was OK with because i've read it works really well for some, I've been on it two weeks and feel terrible, my brain feels like its miles away and ...

Synthroid - Help please! Severe reactions to thyroid meds after 20 years of taking them?

Posted 10 Feb 2017 by bestwon • 1 answer

I had been taking synthroid for the past 20 years when in May of 2011 it started causing severe stomach issues. I have been in mexedema more times than I care to count, I could tolerate it for a few months then have to stop a while which then sends me into mexedema restart and do it all over. My ...