Synthroid for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Synthroid
- Sha...
- July 14, 2013
"I am taking Synthroid 0.05 mg (50 mcg). Helps me a lot. Very effective in my case."
- Dan...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- May 4, 2018
"I have a hard time tolerating this medication. I have many side effects and, in general, do not feel as well as I used to."
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- Dub...
- December 28, 2014
"I love that Synthroid has almost lowered my TSH, and I'm feeling better. Though I am always hungry and eating a lot."
- gra...
- August 25, 2009
"I was at Phase 3 of hypothyroidism, and 150mg a day has halted all side effects of the disease, e.g., loss of hair, nails thinning, lethargy, etc."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 6, 2015
"It allowed me to at least sleep better, and I don't bruise as easily anymore, but it didn't relieve my swollen ankles, increase my energy, or start my hair to regrow."
- Raz...
- May 23, 2011
"I started on 25 mcg of Synthroid two weeks ago, and it has made me short-tempered. The effect is subtle, but it's there."
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- mar...
- December 5, 2011
"It is an excellent medicine. I'm good because of it!"
- Mis...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 19, 2015
"Synthroid gave me horrible migraines, two to three a week. Nothing seemed to alleviate them except getting off of the medication."
- jed...
- May 8, 2009
"No side effects, just makes me feel better once at the right dose."
- San...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 6, 2016
"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."
- Pam...
- September 27, 2017
"I don't feel it does anything. I have more headaches and insomnia. So I am telling my primary I am stopping it. If she doesn't agree, I am stopping regardless."
- bec...
- January 9, 2010
"I was depressed for 2 months while on this pill. As soon as I stopped taking it, my depression went away. I have a prescription for Naturethroid, and I really hope it works!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 26, 2022
"I have been on 25 mg, and I started out feeling better, more like myself. However, I have had some fog, anxiety, and depression lately. Also, I have had fever and fatigue. I need to switch medicines."
- Nib...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 21, 2018
"I had peeling of the hands and a facial rash."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 21, 2025
"I was nervous to start this medicine because, of course, I read some reviews. So far, so good. My mood is better, and I feel I have more energy! Hopeful to feel like myself again!"
- Jus...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 10, 2021
"I like to take this about 3 to 4 in the morning if I wake up then because of the hour requirement before I can take other meds, however, it gives me nightmares."
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"I have found energy again, however I have noticed my full head of hair is now thinning."