Tirosint for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 2)

• che...
• October 10, 2011

"I was on Armour Compound 90 mg for the last 2 years but started on the new Armour formula and had trouble with too much T3, which led to hyperthyroidism. My endocrinologist changed me to Tirosint, a gel cap form that is easy on the system. They are individually packaged, I don't know why. After a few weeks, I had a flare of hives, itching, and some hair loss, but now I seem to be doing great! I will be excited to test my blood work to see the levels in a few weeks. I am hoping it will help with my fertility."

• She...
• April 6, 2015

"I have been on one form of hypothyroid meds for the last 20 years. I have used Tirosint for a year and a half. The only thing that I can say for it is the doctor loves it. I hate it. I was hoping it would help with my fatigue, swelling, and forgetfulness. The only thing that has changed for me is my cheeks are redder, I feel bloated all the time, and I am losing my hair. I'm still tired and still think I'm losing my mind. Logical worked better than all of them, including the Armui."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 21, 2017

"I had tried Armour thyroid, Synthroid DAW, compounded T3/T4, Cytomel, and Tirosint was able to control my TSH, T3, and T4 much more than the other drugs. I haven't needed to make many adjustments at all on the medication. I did lose a few pounds in the first month of switching to Tirosint as well."

• Tac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2020

"Tirosint dosing needs to be better understood. It is much stronger mcg by mcg than levothyroxine as traditionally prepared. I ended up in the emergency room with a pulse of 207 and a TSH of 0.007 after taking a 25 mcg lower dose of Tirosint than generic, 150 mcg Tirosint instead of 175 mcg levothyroxine. Still way too much. I have taken hormone supplements for over 45 years, and this has never happened before I took Tirosint. Be very careful. I changed back to generic after a $7,000 ER visit."

• Bin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2018

"I was excited to switch from Synthroid to Tirosint because my doctor told me that it was gluten-free compared to other medications. I have been on it for a little over a month after switching from Synthroid, and I feel so terrible: anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, lots of hair loss, and weight is stuck, and my goiter in my neck is enlarged again. I called my doctor because I want to go back on my Synthroid. I did read that some people do better on it than others, and I believe it is just not for me."

• Lyd...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 3, 2018

"I've been on Tirosint for over 6 years now. I tried Synthroid and even Armour. Nothing worked until Tirosint. I started with 25 mcg and went up to 50 mcg and have been on 50 mcg like forever. My levels went from 14 to 8, then to 6, then to 4. Then I went back up to 8 and my doctor increased me to 75 mcg. Well, I thought I was going to die. The headaches, the fatigue, seeing spots, feeling dizzy, stomach discomfort, etc. Then some kind of lump developed on the right side of my neck. Like some kind of alien moving along my neck line & as it was happening, I called for my husband and said, 'What is that thing!!!!' So, I just put myself back on the 50 mcg and within 2 weeks felt better but not totally better. I think by increasing my med to 75 mcg was not a good plan by my doctor. I always say if it isn't broke, don't fix it!!!"

• Cap...
• October 24, 2015

"I had been on levothyroxine for about 6 years with no problems. I got a new doctor closer to my home, and he switched me to this drug. On it, just 2 weeks, I got severe anxiety attacks (hyperventilating). He has given me samples, so I do not know if this will be covered by my insurance yet. I got a blood test, and he said the levels were fine, that I should see my internist for my anxiety. NOT. I will go back on my regular meds for 2 weeks, then try this again. I think it is this drug."

• AAa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 1, 2020

"I have had an underactive thyroid for 8 years. I could not handle Synthroid and was always going off. I like Tirosint, at first, I am only on a small dosage of 13, but my hair was falling out so badly that I started taking 2 pills during Corona because of no doctor. It stopped hair breakage, but if I take too much, I get headaches and have trouble sleeping. But now if I take 13 only, I get bad depression and my hair falls out again. Overall, I like the meds. I am diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and this is just my life-my own thyroid not being regulated. I have a bad headache today, so I can't take 2 tomorrow, so I guess I can prep for severe depression. Oy vey!"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2017

"My doctor switched me on Monday to Tirosint from levoxyl, and after 4 days, I'm going back to my old medicine, and I thank God I still have some because I can't go another day with these headaches, fatigue, and muscle aches. I've been on levoxyl, Synthroid, and levoxyl, and none have made me feel this horrible. I was planning on dealing with it to see if the symptoms would go away, but I work doing payroll and taxes, and this medicine is making me work really slow and making errors, so I don't have the luxury to wait and see if, in time, I feel better. What I don't understand, from what I've been reading, is that this is a more pure form of levoxyl, so if he's giving the same dosage, wouldn't it mean he's overmedicating me? I haven't talked to him yet."

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2023

"Was recently switched over to Tirosint since I’ve been taking the generic levothyroxine pill since I was 12 years old. I’m currently 21 now and I’ve had palpitations, tiredness, and chest pain on and off for about 2 months now. I feel as if my symptoms are starting to get better with this new medication. Tirosint has worked wonders for me, I believe it’s because of no filler and better absorption! Of course, with most medication, there can be small side effects, and I seemed to have gotten worse palpitations…but they finally subsided. It takes a little while for the medication to do its thing, so don’t get discouraged."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2021

"In February, I was switched from name-brand Synthroid to Tirosint 25 mcg. I also take Cytomel 5 mcg. Since then, a month later, I am fatigued, pain in joints, especially in hands, wrists, legs, ankles, and very irritable. I'm not sure if Tirosint is the cause, but nothing has really changed to make me feel like this. I'm guessing it has to be from Tirosint."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2022

"I'll be switching to Tirosint most probably. The reason is that Mylan, which makes the generic Levothyroxine, has switched to using mannitol as the preservative. I've been getting headaches for weeks until I traced it to the mannitol and started using some pills for old bottles."

• B19...
• July 1, 2017

"Within minutes of taking the pill, I started itching like crazy, and blister/boil-like sores popped up. Stopped taking it for three days, itching stopped, and boils healed. It may still have fillers in it."

• drr...
• November 15, 2017

"I switched over to Tirosint after taking levothyroxine for the past two years. It worked for me, I felt great and energetic. The only downside after switching is that I gained at least 10-15 lbs, and my face has gotten puffy. I hate it. My insurance won’t cover the dose I’m on (150 mcg), and it’s just way too expensive out of pocket. I believe my last refill was around $150, the pharmacy was able to bring it down to $113, which is still a lot for only a 28-day supply. I just switched to Armour Thyroid (90 mg). Hopefully, that will help with the weight loss, it’s also NDT, which is another good alternative if you prefer the natural route."

• dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 7, 2018

"This medicine I thought would be very good, boy was I wrong. It lowered my numbers, but it caused me to run a low-grade fever that is making me miserable, and I just discovered what was causing the fever. I thought to start looking at all my medicines again, and lo and behold, it stated that one of the less side effects was fever. I am going to see if my medical doctor will change it to something else."

• Val...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 31, 2020

"I’ve been on Tirosint since June 2019 for mildly low thyroid. Now I know TSH under 10 indicates thyroid disease. I recently realized my thyroid fluctuates. In June 2020, I fell and broke my ankle, continued my thyroid medication not knowing, my ankle didn’t heal. Then I fell again in November 2020, broke it again, and I ended up with two fractures on the same ankle. Long story short, I was overmedicated, although my TSH was normal on Tirosint. I’m still confused as to how this happens, but I went off the medication and my ankle healed in 4 weeks when since June it wouldn’t heal at all. Thyroid medication is serious medication. Thyroid disease can be managed with diet and even reversed, especially if the TSH is under 10. That’s what I’ve learned from taking Tirosint."

• Bir...
• July 12, 2021

"Had to increase my Tirosint this week to 50 mcg, and I feel so sick and lethargic. I will not take it tomorrow. I was on only 0.25 mcg for over 2 years, but my TSH suddenly started fluctuating, jumped up to 14, then 22. So I began 50 mcg this week, and my body does not like it. I need to try a different brand for sure. This is awful."

• Jea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2019

"Tirosint works fine and is gluten-free, which is important if you have Celiac Disease. However, the price of this drug went from $50 per month to $145 per month. Greed is ugly."

• Saa...
• August 28, 2019

"So great! No side effects! Wicked expensive, but that's my only complaint. Levo was fine too, but it has fillers and gluten. Armour made me feel like death. This one is the best."

• Gka...
• July 17, 2019

"Was put on Tirosint, but it caused me major anxiety, weakness, and insomnia. Do not recommend."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2011

"Zero to a few side effects! Great alternative to Levoxyl if you have an upset stomach or nausea with any other thyroid medications."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2012

"Severe gastritis while on this pill. Liked the way I felt on it otherwise so stayed on it for months, but unfortunately had to go off it to settle my stomach."

• Lau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 20, 2014

"Excellent medication! So much better than Synthroid or Levothyroxine. Only problem is the expense!"

• Ree...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2020

"The only problems I'm having with Tirosint are that I can't sleep. Even when my doctor switched me every other day, I feel sleepy but can't sleep."

• Pha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2017

"Great product over levothyroxine. I noticed improved energy. Manufacturer coupon does not work. Still having to pay over $100. Once I finish samples, I will be going through my MD office."