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Synthroid for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 4)

Reviews for Synthroid

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • February 28, 2012

"I have found energy again, however I have noticed my full head of hair is now thinning."

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  • Sha...
  • July 14, 2013

"I am taking Synthroid 0.05 mg (50 mcg). Helps me a lot. Very effective in my case."

9 / 10
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  • 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."

2 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • 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."

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  • 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."

9 / 10
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  • 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."

4 / 10
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  • 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."

5 / 10
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More FAQ

  • mar...
  • December 5, 2011

"It is an excellent medicine. I'm good because of it!"

10 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • jed...
  • May 8, 2009

"No side effects, just makes me feel better once at the right dose."

10 / 10
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  • San...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 6, 2016

"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."

6 / 10
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  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • 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!"

1 / 10
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  • 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."

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  • Nib...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 21, 2018

"I had peeling of the hands and a facial rash."

6 / 10
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  • 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."

4 / 10
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  • 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!"

10 / 10
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