Underactive Thyroid Questions (Page 4)

My doc tells me it is virtually impossible to gain weight on 88mg of Levothyroxine. I am A?

What happens when one refuses to take meds for hypothyrodism? I feel certain I had this for years and went along undetected without major problems... I was terribly concerned to see that I had gain 6 pounds after using a dose of 88 mgs of Levothyroxine. I went to my doctor for a physical because I... read more

Has anyone had there BM turn completely green and a little too loose?

My doctor diagnose me with Hashimoto Thyroiditis this week. Today is only my second day of taking Levothyroxine 75 MCG. My tsh is at 20.3. My thyroid perxidase autoantibodies are at 82 U/ml. The normal randge for the tpa is 60 and below. Web sites say this medicine with give a person bone loss if... read more

When to take Armour Thyroid?

When is it best to take Armour Thyroid? I have heard varied answers describing in the morning, and at night. As well as on an empty stomach or that it doesn't matter.

Has anyone lost weight on Levothyroxine?

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism after my TSH level was found to be 6.89 about a month ago (T3 and T4 were normal). I started on 25MCG of Levothyroxine, but on the third week I realized I was starting to feel awful. I developed feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability and I... read more

Levothyroxine makes me gained weight?

I was diagnosed of hyperthyroidism year 2009, I've had the thyroid iodine treatment right after and had 50mcg levothyroxine and 10mcg liothyroxine medicines since then. Weight gain was not an issue until last year, I am 5 feet tall and a 110 pounds but now, my weight gain is going up like... read more

Is levothyroxine 0.125 mg stronger than Synthroid 112 MCG? Which is more natural?

How does NP Thyroid compare to Nature-Throid and WP Thyroid?

I have taken Nature-throid for years, but it is on backorder, and my last refill was with WP Thyroid which is made by RLC labs, and so is Nature-Throid made by RLC. I can't say that I am satisfied with the results of WP Thyroid. I have read that both of them, the new "reformulated"... read more

Taking Synthroid over 40 years. Now doesn't seem to be working. Changing routine of taking w/meds?

When can I eat grapefruit if I take levothyroxine?

Taking Synthroid with esomeprazole?

I take Synthroid everyday because I have an underactive thyroid problem, and I also have a GERD problem which I take esomeprazole every day. What is really the best timing to take these two medications? I am concerned about esomeprazole depleting the acid in my body for the Synthroid to work... read more

What is recommended spacing between medication dosing?

What is the recommended spacing between amlodipine and Eliquis dosing? What is recommended spacing of Synthroid and Eliquis, and famciclovir?

How much time should I put between Levothyroxine and Dicyclomine?

Does my mother's PCP know what she is doing?

Why would my mother's PCP increase her dosage of levothyroxine which is prescribed to her for underactive thyroid if her thyroid hormone levels measured high? I'm no doctor but it's my understanding that levothyroxine increases levels of the thyroid hormone so why would someone need... read more

What could cause an increase in TSH levels?

My TSH level is 9.43 and I am on Levothyroxine .125

What is taken into consideration when prescribing levothyroxine?

I've been taking this medication 2 weeks and my original symptoms have came back after going away after 10 days. My voice has become hoarse once again and tired all the time once more..