Euthyrox User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jujub...
• March 5, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Walmart switched me to Euthyrox for my last refill. When I asked the clerk why, she said that is the only one they are carrying now, so I can't get the levothyroxine anymore. After reading the reviews I will not be taking the Euthyrox and will go somewhere else for my prescription."

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• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2022

For Underactive Thyroid "Euthyrox was given to me by my Walmart pharmacy instead of my regularly prescribed generic levothyroxine about 1.5 years ago. When I questioned the difference in the med, the pharmacy clerk said it was a new levothyroxine and that it was identical to my previous prescription (the pharmacist never explained anything to me). Since then my thyroid levels have been way off, my PCP kept changing the dosage thinking it would help level things off. After doing online research and discussing with my physician at length, we figured out that the changes to my levels was due to this medication. She immediately switched me back to levothyroxine, but I also had to switch pharmacies as Walmart Pharmacy only dispenses Euthyrox for levothyroxine. Seems like a deal was made with the Pharma company!!! This makes no sense and it’s very dangerous for Walmart to be making a decision for patients that could eventually be detrimental to their health. Bad business Walmart! I am no longer a customer."

• Tammi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I have taken now for about one year. I can barely walk due to severe edema in bilateral knees causing terrible pain. I have even had injections without resolution. My legs have become extremely weak and I chalked these changes up to growing older. I am calling my Dr and pharmacy today. Also, I'm having numbness and tingling in bilateral hands/lower arms."

• Msjules
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "My experience is very similar to most complaints about Euthyrox. I was on a different generic (I am not sure of manufacturer, but the usual color coded variety). Same deal, Walmart just arbitrarily changed the script. I DID protest when I received it but assured it was the "same". I was on this drug for approx. 2 weeks, and I started feeling horrible. Depression, anxiety, TREMORS and dangerous high blood pressure. I ended up in the ER with sustained BP of 220/110. This lasted for several hours. I went cold turkey (I am on 50mcg) and it took about 4 days to feel somewhat normal. I told ER docs to check my TSH, it was down to .2 from about 1.8. It should be pulled from the market. Incredibly dangerous drug."

• TPF
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2023

For Underactive Thyroid "Oh my gosh. I am so p*ssed after reading all this. I have been on a physical roller coaster for almost a year now. Last May unbeknownst to me Walmart switched me to Euthyrox from my regular levothyroxine med Synthroid. When questioned I was told it was the same. Fast forward a short time I can't get out of bed. I can't even think or carry on a conversation literally. I have a condition that causes me fatigue so just figured I was having a relapse. My thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level had jumped to 13+. I didn't have the other normal symptoms like my skin/ hair being dry, and constipation so I didn't pick up on it might be my thyroid or the medicine. Just in a fog, with extreme fatigue, pain, and irregular heartbeat. My doctor increased my meds. I talked to the pharmacist. Was told again that it was the same thing but, "some" people have problems taking it. Asked if they could note it on the computer. I would have to call every month. Fast forward to almost a year later and I'm still trying to get things regulated."

• Camper
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Was a terrible experience dispensed by Walmart. This form of a generic of a generic is the worst. My hair was falling to the point that I was afraid to even brush my hair. Then there were the terrible skin issues that itched something terrible. It was on my face and lower front of my legs. Tried everything to try and clear it up but nothing worked."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2023

For Underactive Thyroid "I've been diagnosed with minor hypothyroidism in Oct 2021 and soon after, prescribed Euthyrox. Started on 25 mcg and experienced side effects since day one. Despite taking it as early as I could every morning, the side effects occurred anyway. I became unable to sleep at night and extremely irritable during the day. At that time, I was taking more meds, so I checked the potential side effects of each one. I also started college. Thinking it was the pre-college angst that kept me awake every night, I decided to drop out. I dropped out, but my insomnia didn't go away. A few days later, I had an appointment with a different doctor. Noticing my unusual rudeness (I wasn't rude before Euthyrox), he decided not to schedule any further appointments for me. It was not until mid-November that I decided to quit Euthyrox. And I'm happy I did because I could finally sleep at night again. It turned out Euthyrox was the culprit for all my anger and my sleepless nights. I'm never taking Euthyrox ever again!"

• DeeJay
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 9, 2020

For Hashimoto's disease "Nope. Euthyrox is not viable for Hashimotos. I’ve asked for the pharmacist to continue dispensing the green generic tablets because of severe fatigue, headaches, weight gain, yada yada yada this medicine delivers. It looks like it may work for a couple of folks here but not the majority. Even if the pharmacist or doctor looks at you like you have no clue, every one of us realize that fine line with levothyroxine. Even in ultra low dosages, sensitive hashimotos patients know right away. I don't feeling like garbage so I pass."

• Horri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2022

For Underactive Thyroid "I have been on Levothyroxine for 4 years. I recently had my prescriptions moved to guess where....Walmart....and they switched me to Euthyrox. I have been feeling awful. Horrible mood swings, insomnia, sweating out of nowhere, waking up due to the fact that my heart is beating 85 bpm while sleeping and horrible heart palpitations that go on for hours. The heart palpitations have been so bad that I almost went to the emergency room. I did see my doctor yesterday and I did ask them to do blood work and am waiting for my results this morning. My doctor wants to put me on a heart monitor for a week and do a stress test for my heart. After reading these reviews I am certain it is this drug. I am seriously considering seeking legal counsel. The pharmacists at Walmart are just that, pharmacists. Who has given them the right to change anyone's medication without a doctor's consent?"

• ST1165
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

For Hashimoto's disease "Started taking Euthyrox over the past few months after being switched from a previous generic. Heard that this brand of levothyroxine is priced as a generic which saved me money. Currently finding more stable TSH levels and appreciate the compliance packaging."

• PomMom
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 5, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Been on levo for 35 yrs. Started Euthyrox in May 2020 when Walmart changed meds. Pharmacist said it was the same thing, just a different manufacturer. Was fine for a while then started feeling bad. Saw Dr in Dec 2020 for hives on my shoulders/forearms. Levels were slightly elevated but not enough for concern. Between Dec 2020 and Mar 2021 it all went south. Started having strange symptoms - sensitive skin from scalp to foot, itching, insomnia, palpitations, and weird headaches that seemed to come from nowhere, and then the rash started. Nothing put on topically helped. Changed detergent, lotion, shower gel and it got worse. Suspected the Euthyrox. On Mar 30 found these reviews that explained it all. Saw dr next day, said I was the 2nd person that day with the same problem. After doing research of my levels, in Mar 2020 my level was 3.5; in Mar 2021, level was 23."

• Ton
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Back in February Wal-Mart switched my levothyroxine to Euthyrox I really thought nothing much about it, after a few weeks I was in the ER with tachycardia and high BP bloating and nausea It occurred to me it could be the med change but my levels were good so I thought it was anxiety related . I ended up a month later at the ER again for the same plus major digestive problems I eventually talked to pharmacy about switching me back, they did and I started to get better after a couple months. Then a week ago I got the Euthyrox again and I thought it was probably just digestive problems and gave it another try well all my problems are back rapid heartbeat, head ache, bloating and nausea. I'm calling Walmart tomorrow as now I'm certain its the euthyrox. Walmart or the makers of this drug should have to pay all my medical bills from the last 6 months."

• Bunny...
• January 25, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Was at Walmart today they tried to give me euthyrox . I said I wanted the same medication I had been taken for a few years. They said this is the same. I said it has different side effects no thank you. They gave me my levothyroxine. They charged me 3 times more then last month. Said they don’t care that at the discount price. Time to find a different pharmacy."

• Vee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 21, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Was on generic levothyroxine for several years then last year got switched to Euthyrox. Almost immediately started feeling awful. Nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, brain fog. My doctor couldn't explain why I was having issues. Reading similar reviews makes me realize it's not just me. I will have to find a better alternative because I can't function like this."

• JDano
• August 4, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "Walmart switched me from levothroxine to euthymox a year ago. I started feeling weak and had light headedness. Leg and back pain. I went through heart tests and physical therapy for back pain. A week ago I went back to levothroxin and now feel 80% better. Walmart should have a lawsuit to cover all our pain and suffering over their horrible generic eurothyx medicine."

• Jackies...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I like many who have reviewed Euthyrox received it from Walmart. I have been on Levothyroxin for many years without issue. I started on the Euthyrox and within 1 week I started having insomnia. I went back to Walmart with the boxes in hand and the Pharmacist immediately came to the counter and said “I bet you are having issues”. I wasn’t the first person she had helped with a similar problem, although she did say she had not heard about insomnia. She got me the previous Levothyroxin at no charge and I’m a happy camper. This is not a drug you should be interchanging Willy Nilly!"

• MaryF
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I was switched to Euthyrox by Walmart four months ago. My TSH levels low so he dropped my meds down a small amount. That's not unusual with my condition to have to change the meds a bit now and again. Within a few weeks I had constant muscle aches and pains. I started feeling tired all the time. My husband kept complaining because I was in his words unusually cranky. My sleep habits changed. I did not associate this with my new medication until today. Today I got my TSH levels back from the lab 10.59. The only change in anything is this medication. I'm seeing my doctor in two weeks and I will never again accept this medication."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2021

For Hashimoto's disease "I find it interesting to read some of the comments that are posted on this site. In my experience with thyroid disease, I have experienced different pharmacies carry different levothyroxine made by different companies. They all carry a similar side effect profile. With that said, my experience has been positive. I have seen better numbers. I used to take a product made in Puerto Rico and I found my TSH would go all over the place and I would take this faithfully...Euthyrox has improved my numbers, simply put... I appreciate that Walmart carries this. I realize everyone's experience can be different. Mine has been a positive one and I like paying $4/month. I remember the days paying >$100 on Synthroid...My numbers are fine and the side effects are what I've always experienced before on different levo products."

• Billie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I was switched to Euthyrox by Walmart from Synthroid. If they tell you there is no difference, they are liars. My memory became unbearable. I couldn't remember details from a conversation I just had, I couldn't remember to-do's unless I wrote them down. I thought that I was losing my mind and was trying to figure out why I couldn't stay on task or remember literally anything. Then I remembered the only thing that had changed was my Rx. I stopped taking it and felt better almost right away. I am back to my old self within a week. I will never take Euthyrox again and will only tell friends how horrible it is!"

• flame...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2021

For Underactive Thyroid "I have been taking Levothyroxine for years. In January 2021, Walmart changed to Euthyrox. When I called in inquire about it, the pharmacy said it is the same just didn't manufacturer. I have been having lightheadedness, feeling of fainting, rapid and pounding heart beats, nausea, bloating and just a general feeling bad. I recently went to the hospital while on vacation as while driving I experienced a strong pounding of my heart and both arm weakness. All bloodwork came back fine. I had the exact same bloodwork done just 5 days prior at my PCP and results were fine. I happened to think back when this started and have come to the conclusion it was when Walmart changed to this drug. I immediately called and found a pharmacy that carried what I was taking prior to this change and got my old med back. I have only been taking it for about 10 days but noticing I am starting to feel better. Praying it will continue! Needs to be taken off the market!"

• Walmart...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2023

For Hashimoto's disease "After taking Levothyroxine for 10 years, Walmart felt the need to mess with my prescription under the pretext that I wouldn’t know the difference. Without a prescription from my doctor they changed me to Euthyrox. I suffered, for about 6 months, with several side effects similar to the ones I had when my thyroid failed originally. Thankfully my doctor got me back on Levothyroxine which again returned me to a high quality of life. Be on alert if Walmart makes changes under the counter without your approval."

• Anonymous
• March 6, 2021

"I was on my levothroxine for over twenty years, when they all of a sudden gave me Euthrox at my Walmart Rx, & asked my doctor why the change. He said it was the same thing, so I tried it for like 3+ months, and it was NOT the same! I felt like I was dying! My bones & muscles felt like they were deteriorating, I could stay awake for nothing, no matter how much sleep I had. The depression came on with vengeance. I gained weight. My bladder became weak. That drug should be outlawed, but the way they promote it, someone’s making money on it for sure. That’s terrible when lives are at stake. It’s bad enough having the health issues that we have, let alone people making it worse. That’s what the almighty dollar does."

• margo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2021

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "I was writing a email to my doctor because my eyes were super irritated and dry and when I looked in the mirror it seem like they were bulging again. I realized that I haven't been able to really sleep at night and I recently experienced a minor rash that I wrote off as something else. I had hyperthyroidism 15 years ago and had my thyroid removed but I'm also a T1 diabetic so I didn't realize that what was going on might have been related to the change in medication. Recently Walmart also changed me to euthyrox and I just happened to google the medicine while I was writing to my doctor and found these reviews. I'm definitely asking to be switched back. I will also file a complaint with the FDA."

• sheramo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2023

For Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal "Worst drug on the planet!!!! I had always taken levothyroxine until May 2022. I went to get a refill when the pharmacist at Walmart said they had switched to Euthyrox. He told me it was the exact same thing, so I thought nothing of it. The side effects were absolutely horrid. Gaining 15 pounds, have extreme fatigue, a rash on my chest, extreme irritability, and hot flashes just to name a few. I feel like I was robbed months of my life taking this medicine that I was not warned about. Not to mention in the meantime, we had spent hundreds of dollars seeing doctors thinking it was my hormones or maybe diabetes. Thankfully I complained to my sister enough about how bad I was feeling she googled the drug (something I never thought about because I was told it was the exact same thing as levothyroxine). I got off of it in September and I still do not feel like myself! I hope and pray they take this off the market."

• Joshua...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 27, 2022

For Underactive Thyroid "My Dad had his Thyroid removed about 30 years ago due to having severe Graves Disease. He's taken a high dosage of Levothyroxin (200mcg 2 x a day). We used to have his prescriptions filled elsewhere but switched to Wal-Mart. About 2 years ago, they switched his meds to Euthyrox. He had been able to function previously and walk. Once the Euthyrox was introduced, things changed drastically. He started having muscle issues in his back and neck. Then his arms and legs. He gets severe headaches, dizziness. Has been hospitalized 3x since February, 2022. We are now realizing when he was hospitalized, he indeed got better because he was getting actual Levothyroxin and not Euthyrox. Now we have to go back to the Dr. And have him send over either Brand name or fill his prescriptions elsewhere. Walmart seems to be the ONLY factor in all of these stories."