Synthroid for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews (Page 2)

• Mar...
• September 23, 2015

"My thyroid was removed in September 1993 due to papillary carcinoma. After removal and treatment, I was put on generic Synthroid and could not get my levels regulated. After a time, I was put on brand name Synthroid and leveled out. I am unable to take the generic."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2011

"I had my thyroid removed in February 2009 and was on Levothroid until about 2 months ago. It did nothing to help. I switched to Synthroid, and it seems to work better, but I still am feeling depressed, have difficulty concentrating, and have trouble remembering things, like any new information given to me. I just haven't felt like myself since the surgery."

• Wil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2015

"Due to variances in generic medications, I kept experiencing thyroid fog until my doctor changed me to Synthroid. My stats immediately stabilize, and it has worked well. I found I must take it as prescribed and at the same time daily to avoid the fog."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 26, 2023

"I had my thyroid removed in December 2013 and have not felt like me since it was removed. I have been on Synthroid 100 mcg and am having back and knee pain, terrible chest discomfort, tiredness, fatigue, and shortness of breath, which prevents me from doing daily chores as I would like. Doctors keep saying it has nothing to do with the med, but I beg to differ. Cardiac workup fine; at times cholesterol goes up, glucose and blood pressure go up, and the list goes on. When will the doctors listen to patients and not try to tell them how they feel (because they are not the ones suffering)? Pray that I can find a doctor who has thyroid problems. These drug companies are thinking of their bank accounts and not that of the people who have to take their drugs."

• Que...
• February 17, 2017

"I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer and had a total thyroidectomy and also lost one parathyroid. The doctor used high levels of iodine during my surgery, and my endocrinologist had to put me on an iodine-free diet for four months to clear it from my body. During this time, I wasn't allowed to take any thyroid meds at all. I spent that entire time in bed under an electric blanket turned on high during a Vegas summer. Nothing normal there. I was a zombie. I had to have help to use the bathroom, shower, and everything, I was so weak. After RAI, I started Synthroid. A few months later, I noticed small improvements but gained 50 pounds within the first year. It's been seven years now, and I'm worse all the time. I've lost my life to this. I'm switching to Armour."

• Del...
• August 16, 2016

"Thyroid was removed 3 years ago due to Hashimoto and nodule hyperplasia. Surgery discovered a substernal thyroid. Prior to surgery and attempts to reduce goiter with Synthroid, felt terrible every day. Multiple diagnoses due to muscle pain, fatigue, insomnia, stomach upset, rapid heartbeat, irrational blood pressure. Take Synthroid every morning 1 hour prior to breakfast. Feel great. No negative side effects. All above symptoms are gone. Age 59!"

• tmi...
• April 9, 2015

"I had a goiter in my teens that was treated with radioactive iodine. I've been on Synthroid for almost ten years, having trouble finding the right dose. I was on 125 mcg for a few years, but my TSH jumped around a lot. Last time I checked, it was around 30, so not good. I decided to try 150 mcg. At first, I had a bit of insomnia, but otherwise, I felt great. Going to find out on Saturday if it's been working as good as I thought. I ran out 3 days ago, and I've already gained a bit of weight (looks like I'm bloated) and woke up this morning depressed. Oh well, I get more on Saturday."

• Not...
• July 20, 2021

"I had a thyroidectomy, and I'm on Synthroid. This medicine just doesn't work like they told me it would. It doesn't work! My nails are falling off and ripping more easily. My hair, which was always so beautiful and long, is looking like a dollar store mop. It has breakage really bad, and it's so thin and just yucky. Also, gained 70 pounds."

• Bor...
• June 20, 2015

"I was taking Levothyroid 75 mcg. Lost 15 pounds, stomach pain, unable to eat, shaky, unable to think or exercise. Also have dark, stone-hard stools. Will see my endocrinologist next week. When in my 30s, took Synthroid for 16 years with no problems, then all went as above. Took Levothyroid by Forest for 4 years with no problems until it was taken off the market about 2 years ago."

• Jak...
• April 27, 2017

"After my thyroid surgery, I was put on Synthroid. I continued to get worse until I was nearly totally bedridden. I did some research, and after several months, found a doctor who prescribed medications other than Synthroid. I started taking a natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medicine. Within two weeks, I woke up and felt like getting out of bed. I continued to improve, however, my strength never came back. I am totally confined to a wheelchair now."

• Vin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2016

"I had my thyroid out in Feb. of 2016. I was put on 125 mg of generic Synthroid. My blood sugar was dropping below 50 on a daily basis. I looked the problem up on the internet and found that people had the same problem and advocated that I take the brand-name drug to correct the problem. For the past two months, I have been on the name brand, and I seem to be leveling out in the high 60s with my sugar, which is okay. I am stuck paying the extra charge not covered by my insurance, roughly $32 per month for 30 pills. Have had no weight gain yet, which I am very happy about. I am going to ask my doctor at the end of this month to increase my dosage to bring my sugar up into the 80s or even 90s where it belongs."

• Ear...
• August 7, 2011

"Synthroid seems to work well, but still working to get to the correct dosage. Currently, my dose is too high and I see my doctor next week to adjust. Feel fine, but have daily armpit and back sweat. Will be really glad when that stops as it's difficult to work at client sites when your shirt is soaked."

• fir...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2016

"I was 1st diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. The doctor said it wasn't bad to just watch it. After a couple of years, it got worse - I saw another doctor, and he did 6 biopsies - found that I had papillary cancer. Following month, I had my thyroid and 2 parathyroids removed. The surgeon put me on 100 mcg of generic Synthroid - seemed to be doing okay until I had the RAI, twice, then everything messed up. I was still having hair loss, ears ringing, teeth getting bad, bathroom habits were never the same, cramps, affected my salivary glands permanently, so I'm dry all the time. Plus, I've put on 25 lbs. I eat, I don't eat, it doesn't matter, the weight will not come off. The endocrinologist changed my dosage to 112 mcg, and I seemed to be doing better. I am back to 100 mcg with previous symptoms."

• ang...
• August 16, 2016

"Had my thyroid removed at age 9 (cancer) 38 years ago. Been on Synthroid ever since then. My dosage has changed over the years. I am now on 150 mg (blue tablets). I have been getting an all-over skin rash and itching for the last 4 months. After numerous tests, my doctor told me it may be the dye in the blue 150 mg tablets. Has anyone else experienced this problem? I just switched today to take the 50 mg (white tablets with no dye) three times a day. I am hoping this was the problem."

• Bet...
• May 19, 2009

"I have had my thyroid removed one year ago. Medication causes blurred vision. Some weight gain, nothing significant that can't be worked off with exercise. But, even though I have this problem, it's better than previous symptoms: heart palpitations, sweating, losing 20 lbs in less than a month without trying."

• syn...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 28, 2024

"The Synthroid 125 pill is not brown, it is white/off-white. I have taken Synthroid for 10 years after thyroid removal for medullary thyroid cancer. I have had no problem with the medication. I have had no side effects. The pill is easy to swallow due to its size and the smooth nature of the surface."

• oth...
• October 9, 2016

"Took 1.0 right after surgery for ten years. Then, specialist concerned it was too high. Conservative drop to 0.95, then dropped to 0.88. When dropped to 0.88, I was very tired, put on 5 lbs in 5 days. Was a Weight Watchers person, has lost 20 pounds, took me ten months to lose 20. Then, change in dosage, gained 5 pounds, added steps up to 20,000 a day, and cut portions back more. Finally, ten months later, have kept 20 pounds off. I worked hard to do this since the change from 0.95 to 0.88 made me very tired. Now they want to drop it to 0.65? I am still tired, constipated, and do not understand why if I am borderline. Whatever that means. Why would you stop it to 0.65? Very disappointed. Have moved to Clovis, California, will have to find a new doctor. Change in meds really stressed me."

• Jos...
• November 22, 2020

"I had large thyroid nodules and was advised to have a thyroidectomy, which I did 5 months ago. It seems that it is hard to adjust my dosage of thyroxine, which started at 11 mcg, 88 mcg, and now down to 50 mcg. I was told that my thyroxine level was low. Is this usually normal after having a thyroidectomy? The nodules were benign."

• mmm...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 20, 2020

"Synthroid in high doses can precipitate hyperthyroidism and, in severe cases, thyroid storm, cardiac shock, severe tremor, etc. It is often given with other medications that interact, such as lithium, and therefore some chemical synchrony and finesse would be required. Mistakes can be avoided that way. The opposite, of course, is hypothyroidism. I hope we can have a collaboration between chemists and doctors in polypharmacy. Experience has taught me quite a bit. Cheers."

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2009

"I had my thyroid removed six weeks ago. I have been taking this medication, and have experienced weight gain, depression, and anxiety. I have not felt like myself at all."

• Tul...
• October 25, 2013

"I have had thyroid surgery two months ago. I take my daily dosage of levothyroxine every morning before breakfast and I am doing great."

• swa...
• February 28, 2012

"I've been taking Synthroid for 4 years, since then my blood pressure has gone up (120/75 before, now 140/85 or higher) and cholesterol has skyrocketed as well (before was lower, now 6.6)."

• Squ...
• April 21, 2009

"I used this medicine, and it makes it very difficult to lose weight. It makes me have no appetite in the morning or the rest of the day. Mental clarity is hindered."

• Rob...
• February 28, 2011

"For the past three months, I experienced weight gain even though I run 5k five days a week. I feel tired and lack energy."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2009

"I've been taking this medication for 30 years after my thyroid removal, and it is great. I take a pill every morning, and I feel good all day."