User Reviews for Synthroid oral

It is difficult to remember not to drink or eat anything after taking the medication for 30-60 minutes in the mornings.

Severe thigh muscle cramps

I took this medicine for about two days and then I developed a weird rash on my neck, which is one of the side effects. I called my doctor and he took me off it asap! But everyone is different.

I have been on this drug since oct 2012 after a total thyroidectomy. My dosage has changed fron 100 mcg to 112 mcg. My levels have to be checked every 4-6 weeks. I have not lost any weight(have gained a couple of lbs),no hair loss to speak of ( take vitamins), sometimes I get headaches & will feel dizzy, sleepy during the day ( i work 12hr shifts)& have a lack of energy but that is no different than before I had surgery so hopeful the next dosage change will help me feel better.

Thyroid removal in September 2012, was put on 112mcg immediately, and finally got calcium levels up. Went for bloodwork recently as 10 days ago and now being increased to 125mcg with bloodwork again in 2 months. Hopefully new dosage will be more helpful.

I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis which caused Hypothryoid. I take this daily to regulate my thyroid. I notice no difference if I mise a dose. My thyroid levels are always normal when checked (yearly). I have been on the same dosage for 8 years. (25mcg)

before I started synthoid I could hardly function but after I feel so much better. I have taken it for years

the synthroid is working great my tsh are 0.01,but we (my doctors & me) can"t get my blood pressure & my heart rate under control i have had 2 pet scans, 5 mris, my heart doc had me wear what it is called is the king of hearts & & said my heart rate was all over the place.2 of my doctors think it cancer in the kidneys but i so tired & the headaches are so bad i can't hardly stand it & none of them have give me alot infortion each one has his own ideas & keep giveing me more meds to take HELP PLEASE THANK YOURead More Read Less

The cocs check my thyroid when things are off with me.

Synthroid is the only drug I can tolerate for underactive thyroid, I have tried Levothyroxine result was really elevated blood pressure, dry eye, anxiety, heart palpatations, nervousness second attempt on improved generic with bad results returned to Synthroid within 3 days blood pressure was returning to normal, and remainder of problems just not there anylonger. Levothyroxine could be causing problems for people unaware the problem cold be the generic. If you need med for thyroid Synthroid does a good job. Read More Read Less

I took this med for almost five years, kept telling my doctor still have all symptoms of low thyroid, my bloodwork always fine. dr. would not switch me to armour so I found a new doctor. everybody's body is not the same. all these endo's only prescribe synthroid so that is why i found a new doctor. armour much better for me.

Lots of changes in dosage throughout treatment.

Was on med for 2 mo,told no side effects,had cough,sob,asthma feeling,heart palp,racing heartbeat,hbp,neck/gland pain,felt anxious and weakness,stopped taking this and called dr.,would rather have some depression/tiredness than these symptoms,felt like I couldn't function,go back to dr. in 2 months to see how I am but don't plan on taking this,was on generic form

I have been on Synthroid for about 2 years, no side effects, my doctor thinks I am doing fine with it.

I have been on Synthroid for approx. 10 years and feel that I still experience serious symptoms of hypothyroidism-- most notably, I do not have a normal amount of energy and have difficulty concentrating. I know that the drug is perceived to be an effective treatment, but most women I know who take it are not happy with the results.

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I can not detect any discernable diffirences.

I have been taking Synthroid for years. After relocating, my new doctor was more agressive with the dosage over an eight month period, attempting to bring my TSH down to the lower end of the range. I am now on 175mcg, and have gone from 205 to 168, and feel great!