Underactive Thyroid Questions (Page 3)

Levothyroxine side effects?

My tsh came back as borderline hypothyroid (something around 5.0 or so). I was prescribed 25 mcg of Levothyroxine. After a couple subsequent tests, it was still borderline and then I was prescribed 50 mcg. It is now down to around 3.0. My question is, I feel pretty much about the same, except my... read more

What happens if I don't take my ~Levothyroxine 125 mg regularly?

I sometimes end up taking my medicine every other day or sometimes miss a couple of days at a time. I don't sleep on a regular schedule. I'm on several different medications. I have experienced excessive weight gain. I am currently 235 lbs. My illnesses include fibromyalgia, authritis, emphysema,... read more

Which drugs should I take before breakfast and how long before eating?

Benecar htz, synthroid, limectal, lyrica, Glucafage,cymbalta,zocor,nuvigil,aromisin, vit D , vit B, Multiple vit,Biotin,vit E is morning Ok or should some be taken in the eve, with supper or bedtime?

Levothyroxine.Does this cause weight gain?

I am on 125mgs a day. Is this alot? Also I dont overeat but gaining alot of weight. (Not pregnant) Has anyone else got this problem?

Armour Thyroid - Ringing in the ears?

Does anyone else get a buzzing or ringing in the ears from Hashimoto's or after using armor? I never had it before and it getting progressively worse. I have taken armor for about five years and felt fine for the first three years or so. Then I started having feelings of anxiety, rapid heartbeat... read more

My doctor recently changed the dosage on my levothyroxine from 2 112 mcg to 2 88 mcg per day. Why?

I've had hypothyroidism for almost 20 years. But my doctor lowered the dosage on my levothyroxin, even though my test results showed my thyroid was still on the lower end. I'm still getting really tired all the time. I don't have the cold belly any more like I used to, but the lack of energy really... read more

Can I take diet supplements/fat burners with Oroxine (levothyroxine)?

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for the last twelve months and have been prescribed 50mg Oroxine (levothyroxine) by my Doctor. I have not been able to lose any weight and wish to lose 20lbs. Can I take diet fat burners/diet supplements to assist in my weight loss. I am on a low carb... read more

If my tsh levels are very low would I take a higher dose of levothyroxin?

tsh level is 0.03

Can protonix be taken at the same time as levothyroxine?

What happens with abrupt stop of Nature-Throid (hypothyroid)?

Are there risk to take levothyroxine and Adderall?

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 don't have a thyroid...

Is it safe to take amitriptyline while on levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine and correct dosage?

What is the difference between 125mcg and 88mcg of levothyroxine

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.