Levothyroxine for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 4)

• Lov...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2018

Levothyroxine "Originally, my doctor put me on Levothyroxine when I first had symptoms of hypothyroidism. I continued to have the symptoms and ended up putting on a total of 43 lb! I then asked to see an endocrinologist and begged them to put me on Nature-Throid. Due to my persistence, they put me on 82.75 mcg of Nature-Throid. After 3 weeks of it in my system, I began to have energy again, stomach aches went away, slept better, and was able to work out daily again! My new endocrinologist insisted that Synthroid was better than Nature-Throid, so I will switch to Synthroid. Unfortunately, stomach aches and fatigue came back. Synthroid and Levothyroxine don't help."

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2021

Levothyroxine "Can't find a middle ground after using this med for 2 years. (Stopping, starting, readjusting dosage, etc.) My symptoms of hypothyroidism cross into symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and I'm stuck feeling like rubbish and not knowing what to do now. (I'm 51 years old, post-menopause.) I'm so tired of feeling bad."

• Bud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2020

Levothyroxine "Very similar to other reviews offered. I was switched by Walmart to Euthyrox from Levothyroxine back in June. I didn't question the change (I should have and researched). I've had three primary side effects, which are sleeplessness, daily headaches, and weight gain (approximately 20 lbs in 5 months). I actually was issued Levothyroxine today as my refill. I had asked to speak with the pharmacist prior to noting the change back, so apparently Walmart got the message. When I got home, I decided to research and was somewhat relieved to read the other reviews. This is by far the worst medication I have ever taken."

• Kri...
• August 18, 2015

"Had to rate this a 10. My lethargy and depression feel non-existent. Been on medication for 2 weeks. I also feel like my appetite is normal, it's been out of control for a couple of years. Also, so surprised my joints aren't as stiff, about 60% improved. I have lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks, without even exercising."

• Ral...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2013

"Just diagnosed, my TSH has been in the 20s-30s, my T3 and T4 are at the low low range. Doctor says I have subclinical hypothyroidism. I refused the medicine for a month, lost 15 pounds, ate healthy, exercised, quit smoking, and was perfect. Unfortunately, TSH did NOT change. Started the medicine -- felt euphoric first few days. Around day 5... I felt like something was 'coming back'. A feeling that I lost 11 years ago when I was 18 years old (something I gave up trying to fix when I was 20 years old). I'm excited by the possibility that perhaps it was my thyroid and I can treat it now. Eager to see how I feel in a couple of months! I think I need more than 75 mcg. I have no side effects at all."

• Nat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 4, 2019

"If you have been taking generic levothyroxine and have been experiencing extreme tiredness, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, headaches: find out if the formula contains mannitol (or other) and report it to the FDA. Go to the FDA website. Mannitol is not allowed in levothyroxine in France and Belgium because of its many side effects!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2016

Levothyroxine "I was taking Levothyroxin 50mcg for the past 3 months. My initial TSH was 13 when I started Levo; within 2 months, my TSH dropped to 2.5. Although my levels were normal, I continued to have some fatigue, sleepiness upon waking, night sweats, facial flushing, anxiety, and horrible brain fog. I decided to try my sample of Synthroid 50mcg and within a week, the brain fog, night sweats, and sleepiness were gone! I wake up with the most energy I have ever had! I am still experiencing some anxiety and facial flushing which we are monitoring, but overall Synthroid is working for me! I am 32 years old and 9 months postpartum. I also take my dose at night, hours after dinner."

• Jo ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2018

Levothyroxine "For underactive thyroid, I was first given Synthroid. I had very bad side effects, which included feeling very hyped up, terrible insomnia, and anxiety out the roof. I felt crazy, like I was on street drugs or something! Horrible experience that went on for many weeks. I finally was able to see an endo, who right away put me on Tirosint. Wow, what a difference! No side effects. It took almost one year to get my levels right and my medication dose settled in, but it was worth it. In the short term, I felt much better after about a month. My doctor says the dyes and other fillers could have been causing my previous reaction. I am super sensitive to drugs and will not take over-the-counter meds or anything because of this. Tirosint is worth the extra cost if you are having problems like mine. They do offer a $35.00 coupon good for 18 months online if insurance won't pick up the cost."

• atr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2013

Levothyroxine "I was on Tirosint for over 6 months, and during that time, I've had fluctuating blood pressure, a sore neck and throat, sleepless nights, nervousness, and generally not feeling well. While it may work for some, it didn't work for me. I am now on the natural hormone Armour Thyroid, and I hope to stay on it."

• SQL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2015

"I was finally prescribed this medicine after convincing my doctor that all my symptoms pointed to hypothyroidism. Since it was considered subclinical at this point, he didn't want me to take medicine at all. I was eating hardly anything (no appetite - less than 1000 calories), exercising only 2 days a week because I was so tired even after sleeping 8 hours and still gaining weight. On the weekends, I could accomplish a couple of things and then had to rest for a couple of hours. My feet were so dry. My joints hurt so bad it was hard to walk. Life had become icky. I have been on this medicine for a little over 2 weeks and feel like my old self again. I am not dieting, stopped gaining weight and can exercise 5 days a week. Yeah!"

• Dae...
• November 15, 2016

"I've been on Levothyroxine for about 8 months now, with varying degrees of success. My doctor told me it was because it wasn't absorbing properly. You MUST take it on a completely empty stomach. In the morning after 8-10 hours of fasting. If you follow this rule, you will find the drug works as it's supposed to. It changed for me, and I lost the weight I had gained."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

"I have only been taking this drug for seven days after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. This drug is awful. I honestly would not suggest it to anyone. I feel like I'm pregnant and have menopause at the same time! I'm having hot flashes, sleeping terribly, my emotions are way out of control (got really upset and in tears over something that normally wouldn't make me react that way). I feel bloated, my joints hurt worse than they did before this med, my heart is racing, and I've had muscle spasms in my back, chest, and legs. I've also gotten severely nauseated for multiple hours every single time I've taken it. It was so bad yesterday that I had to run to the bathroom because I thought I was going to throw up. I also feel very tired, more depressed than usual, and I have intense anxiety that is making me paranoid. Never again will I take this drug! Don't put yourself through it. It's not worth it."

• Smi...
• February 20, 2015

Levothyroxine "The only problem with Tirosint capsules is the out-of-pocket price... We are low fixed income due to my hubby, who is an Elderly Disabled Vet, and I must be home taking care of him, so nearly $44/mo comes out of the grocery $, Yet I prefer Tirosint capsules over any other thyroid meds I have had because I have not had any negative reaction to it like I have with all the others I have tried, Levothyroxine tablets give me big migraines. With Armour, I have an allergic reaction that makes me feel like a zombie."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2009

Levothyroxine "I was born without a thyroid and I've been taking Synthroid every night. I'm only 13. I have to tell you this is the best thing ever. If I didn't have this medication, I would be barely alive. I wouldn't be this tall either (5'7). This medicine is my lifeline."

• Anonymous
• March 29, 2009

"I have been taking generic levothyroxine for about one month. Prior to starting on the drug, I had multiple symptoms of an underactive thyroid that I never connected until my doctor did a routine screening based on family history. My symptoms included extreme sensitivity to cold, blurry/burning eyes, and even an incident of double-vision, inability to concentrate, lethargy, fatigue, lack of motivation, depression - the list goes on and on. Within two days of starting this drug, I felt much better and my symptoms were much improved or gone altogether. I have not had any side effects so far as I can tell, and I will have my blood checked in a couple of weeks to see if an adjustment in dosage is needed. This drug has changed my life."

• ana...
• September 29, 2008

Levothyroxine "I feel worlds different - I don't need caffeine to get through the day, and low blood sugar doesn't bother me anymore. Yes, I'm even losing some fat, but I think that's because I can go longer between meals and it takes less food to feel full. The only odd thing is that my lips are unusually dry."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2017

Levothyroxine "My doctor prescribed Levothyroxine for low thyroid, and I had been feeling so tired and wiped out. Levothyroxine did help improve my numbers (TSH of 7.5 dropped to 4.5), but I felt awful on it. Everything hurt, and I was so exhausted. After 3 months on Levothyroxine, I asked to try the brand name Synthroid. What a difference! It improved my numbers even more (same dose, TSH decreased to 1.75), and not only that, I felt better. I had energy. My experience is night and day. I know generics are supposed to be equivalent, but I can tell you there is a difference. Synthroid brand works so much better than Levothyroxine. Recommended."

• Lou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2020

Levothyroxine "Euthyrox is a horrible medicine! I've been taking levothyroxine for a few years without any problems from Walmart pharmacy. The last time I had my prescription filled, they gave me Euthyrox, and I noticed right away that it was new medicine and talked to the pharmacist about it. He told me they were running a short supply of the levothyroxine and Euthyrox was the same as the levothyroxine. I came home with the new medication and gave it a try. Since starting the new medicine, I have had hives, angioedema, and anxiety now going on a month. I called Walmart, and they immediately filled my levothyroxine, and they told me the two medicines had the same ingredients but different inactive ingredients, and that was probably why I was breaking out with hives/angioedema. I have been off of the Euthyrox for almost a week and still having hives. They are some better, but I'll be so glad when they are gone. I won't be trying new medicine again. I'd rather not take any at all."

• T E...
• December 30, 2014

"The first two days of taking the medicine, I experienced body aches all over, headaches. Thus, I took aspirin in the evening to try to alleviate the pain. The third day and beyond, I felt/feel more energized, no headaches, no backaches, mental clarity, and just relieved. I say you have to give the medicine time to kick in and get in your system. I am thankful."

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2012

Levothyroxine "Have been taking thyroid medicines for 10 years. I found that the generic version is not absorbed as well as Synthroid. Went back to the brand name a few days ago and am no longer tired, and my period finally stopped after 3 continuous weeks. 10 on the scale for sure!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

Levothyroxine "So I have been taking Levothyroxine for the last 14-ish years. I get my script filled by Walmart, and for some reason, I started to get this brand. Since I've been taking it, I have had all the following side effects: irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, nervousness. I actually went to the doctor, and she lowered my dose since my thyroid levels are now off. My dose was lowered from 125 to 112. I was using my older 112 from an older script and started to feel better within about a week. When I ran out, I started to take this brand at a lower dose, and within 2 days, I am back to the horrible side effects. I will not take this brand anymore... I called the pharmacist, and they are going to see if they can get my old brand back, or I will switch to another pharmacy! I will not take any more of this medication."

• Ted...
• July 31, 2016

Levothyroxine "I feel awful! I have been on this drug for 6 weeks. I have so many side effects. 1. Very tired (no energy). 2. Nausea. 3. Headache. 4. Can't sleep (even if I take a sleeping pill). 5. Always feel hot. 6. Sweating. 7. Clammy skin (have to have the fan on all the time). I live in Canada so it's not that hot. Never felt so sick."

• hbr...
• June 10, 2016

Levothyroxine "I was on the edge of hypothyroidism but not fully diagnosed because my TSH wasn't considered high enough to be classified. However, I had most of the symptoms, so I was given a low dose of a thyroid medication. I was so sick that I ended up in the ER with a horrible migraine and throwing up for 14 hours. My doctor switched me to Tirosint, same dose as before, and I have no side effects. I am finally feeling human, I am not so tired, I am more alert and focused, and my TSH level has improved significantly."

• Str...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 1, 2015

Levothyroxine "Since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 1999. First, I was given antidepressants for being tired and gaining weight (eyeroll). I have been on 88mcg of Synthroid daily. My blood work has always come back with my TSH at the high end of normal. Former doctor retired years ago, so no continuum of care (walk-in clinic). Recently, a new doctor suggested we adjust meds to bring down the TSH level. Started with 100mcg of Levothyroxine 5 days & Synthroid 88 - 2 days a week. In a few months' time, I suffered some pretty severe side effects - extreme dizziness/weakness, lack of energy, mood extremes, weight is either climbing or stagnant, racing pulse/heart rate. We checked levels, and now TSH reads at the extreme low end of normal. I'm scared, please help."

• Amy...
• August 13, 2016

Levothyroxine "Diagnosed with Graves' disease, my thyroid was radiated and destroyed. Put on Synthroid, took a while to get dosage right, but I have been on it for 8 years now and without it, I would want to die. I take 100 mcg a day, and I set my phone alarm to go off at the same time every day so I won't forget it."