Levoxyl for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews

• B2L...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 6, 2019

"Brand name only! Levoxyl brought me back to life after being on Synthroid for the past 6 years. I was on Levoxyl since my thyroidectomy, then was forced to switch to Synthroid when it was recalled. On Synthroid, I was barely functioning, horribly depressed, very tired, moody, painful heavy periods, horrible thoughts, migraines, and motion sickness all the time! Miserable! I finally told my Dr I want to get back on Levoxyl. Thank GOD I did, almost immediately all the bad symptoms stopped and I feel amazing! I’m back to the land of the living! If you are feeling like I did on Synthroid, do not hesitate and switch to BRAND NAME Levoxyl!"

• Jan...
• January 29, 2016

"I'm not sure how to rate Levoxyl, honestly. I had thyroid cancer and a full thyroidectomy 2 years ago, and I still have yet to feel like me again. I'll be good for a few months, then the weight goes back on. I'm exhausted, brain fog, and anxiety. I'm on 176 mcg and 10 mcg T3. I still feel like crap and am unable to lose weight. I used to do bikini competitions for bodybuilding, so I know how to be motivated to eat clean and hit the gym. I'm doing all of this with zero results. I'm beyond frustrated."

• sfe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2019

"I had radioactive iodine (RAI) 29 years ago and have been on Synthroid all that time. The side effects I had got worse as the years went by. I had rapid heartbeat (overmedicated) and just felt awful as the years went. I just switched to Levoxyl 6 weeks ago, and most of the adverse side effects I had on Synthroid have subsided. However, I am listless, loss of hair is bad, terrible brain fog, and just as weak as can be. Increased the dose two weeks ago and still no response. Sorry I cannot rate this a 10 yet. Will stay on it for another 6 weeks and then rerate it. Right now not responding properly."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2015

"I've used this drug for years until the recall. I take 175 mcg. I switched to Synthroid, and it was 'just okay.' I missed Levoxyl. After I learned Levoxyl returned to the market, I requested to be placed back on it. I've had several problems with my TSH levels being too low (0.02 and 0.03!), meaning that my dose is too high."

• Ext...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 8, 2022

"I was doing okay on Levoxyl until my last refill. Finally put it all together tonight and figured it out. Refilled March 3, 2022, and started to feel bad three days later. At first, I was tired, and then cold, hair falling out, my ears are ringing, increase in appetite, aches and pains, constipation, dry mouth, foggy brain, and just getting worse and worse. I do not have a thyroid, so I completely depend on the medication. This happened once before when I was on levothyroxine, and they ended up recalling that med. This is awful. Will call pharmacy tomorrow. Heart rate is in the 50’s, slowing down."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2012

"I've had great success on Levoxyl. I'm taking 0.137 mcg and have virtually no side effects. Synthroid for me was horrible."

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2009

"This is a quality brand name thyroid medicine that is effective and has virtually no side effects."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2011

"Levoxyl works great for me. Synthroid does not work for me."

• kam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 18, 2017

"Some general ill feelings, feels a lot like I'm taking hydrocodone."