The only problem I have had with this drug is that lots of my hair is falling out.
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Since I have been on this I have had uncontrolable sweating. Cold sweats all day and at night I have a hard time sleeping or getting comfortale because of the sweats. I can be doing nothing and I break out into a major sweat then I get cold.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/3/2018
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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Lord Help Me | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/12/2017
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I'm 55yo male been on Levothyroxine for 3 years and still get hot flashes and sweating. Tired excessively once a week but not sure if its the meds I'm taking that's causing the tiredness or just age. Not really sure I see a difference on it or off it but until it causes major side effects I will continue it. On 0.1mg and now with a cholesterol medicine I've started we will see. If I get tired more than no more Cholesterol meds. Cholesterol at 200 without meds but that was before I did the diet I'm on now and in two more months we will see how good the diet is working. 1 lb a week is goodRead More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/31/2014
Condition: Serious Decrease in Thyroid Function
Overall rating 3.3
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MaryEllenKelly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/21/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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It was the best Thyroid Medication I've ever taken with no side effects! I felt energetic and healthy all the years I was taking it. Then all of a sudden my Pharmacy said it was taken off the market and I've been ill ever since. How can I get this medication again? I have tried other Thyroid Meds and they make me feel sick and bloated and weak all the time!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/18/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken some form of thyroid since 1958. This one works well for me.
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MsGlitzz | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/4/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I took it for one month - felt great. Missed the 2nd month didn't have the money. Started up again and now I'm still tired ALL the time.
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dj1980 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/15/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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no problems with it unless I dont take t as presribed, (on an empty stomach and with a full glass of water atleast 1/2 hr before food
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
11/27/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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lkbatso | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/25/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/6/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I have excess sweating and hair loss.
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btxgxq | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/7/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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ibgrannyof8 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/8/2012
Condition: Other
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Has anyone ever heard that if oyu do not take or stop taking your thyroid medicine you can die? I have never heard of this and someone told me about this.
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Mom473 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/25/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I've been on it for about two weeks or so. My engery levels very from day to day. Today, I took my meds on my drive to work, I get to work and I have coffee, today I had a 1/2 of banana, couple of spoons of oat meal and berries. Feelins very nauseous and just sick. Called the nurse and she couldn't tell me why I felt that way. Anyone have this happen?
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Mark B | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/31/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I would like to know what herbs that may cause interactions with this drug.
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pizell | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/8/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I have had open heart surgery 5 years ago. Since taking this medication I have recently been experiencing chest pain, excessive sweating, elevated blood pressure, sudden drops in sugar level and most recently swelling, redness and heat of the face. I have been on this med for a year.
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Jayb66 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/5/2012
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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My doctor has not monitored my meds since she put me on it in 2008. Since then I HAVE major mood swings, suffer from depression, gained 30 pounds, my seborrheic dermatitis has gotten worse, and I have zero energy. Either I need a new doctor or a better medication. I also suffer from high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
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Bee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/27/2011
Condition: Enlarged Thyroid Gland
Overall rating 2.3
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Even after increasing mg of medication I still have found no improvement with weight loss and energy level.
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redruth | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/12/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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Has helped me amintain a better quality of life with out the drops of blood sugar at unexpected times.
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Audrey | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/30/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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MG | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/14/2011
Condition: A Progressive Disease of the Thyroid Gland
Overall rating 4.0
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Treatment for hashimoto's. Increased over five year from 50 mcg. Now 88 is too low and 100 too high so alterating doses. Would like a 6 mcg dose available for taking with standard doses for the in between need of smaller patients, I only weigh 118 lb.
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