Unithroid for Hypothyroidism, After Thyroid Removal User Reviews

• Zit...
• July 24, 2019

"I received a prescription of Unithroid 75 MG/BID after having major problems with Nature Throid. Dr. said that this medicine is better for people with IBS and other GI problems who've had problems taking other synthetic T4 medication. This medicine supposedly contained very few ingredients and dyes. I was skeptical but started it. After only taking the medicine for 2 days, my stomach made loud noises and shook and churned like a washing machine. Adverse reaction started quickly, and intensity increased fast with this supposedly gentle medicine. This medicine is no milder or easier on your stomach than the other preparation. Unithroid contains lactose and dyes in every strength but the 50 mg tablets. I haven't had my labs yet to see if absorption is also an issue, but even if it absorbs well, if it causes GI distress, what good is it?"

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

"I started on levothyroxine after my thyroidectomy due to cancer. After about 7 months, I decided to switch to a brand name, and my doctor picked this. While my body adjusted to the new stuff, I felt awful. I had a couple of days I felt really good, and then, boom, it all went downhill. My period was four days early and horrible. I also became extremely anxious and depressed. This med is not right for me, and I am hopeful to get to switch and try something new. If I have to be on it for life, better make sure it suits my body."

• jrb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2020

"I had a partial thyroidectomy. I took generics for years, and the Sandoz distributed generic made by Cediprof disappeared after a distributing war. I needed a brand so this wouldn't happen again. I felt terrible on Unithroid from the moment I took it in the morning, with nausea, finger pain, and overall ill feeling. I didn't take it the next day, and the symptoms went away. My doctor recommended Levoxyl, and all those symptoms went away, and it's cheaper. Unithroid puts a bunch of rubbish in their meds, and clearly, it does make a difference."

• Tom...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 26, 2016

"My thyroid was removed in 1978 due to cancer. I started out on Armour but was eventually switched over to Synthroid. I have had no side effects from the drug, and my doctor and I have been happy with the results. Frequent blood monitoring dictated that I alternate between 175 mcg and 150 mcg doses per day in order to fine-tune my 'numbers.'"

• Tab...
• January 20, 2018

"This medication gave me severe gastric upset. And it messed up my levels so badly. I was on Sandoz brand for years and got switched to this. All of a sudden, I'm severely overdosed. This med does absorb better than most, so doctors beware."

• Nad...
• February 6, 2016

"I get sick, angry, and depressed from the medicine. I get migraines, I can't take it, but through my research, I am going to ask for Armour. It is natural, but it replaces two hormones, and you do need a prescription."