Hello, I have been using Synthroid for over ten years and find it the best to use. I have never had my dose increased as I follow the SPECIFIC directions for use. Take it at the same time every day (for me, 5 A.M.!)and on an empty stomach--for one hour. I have found, my morning coffee is fine with no cream, or half and half ; a food. I tried the generic form and it did not have the same affect...
Carol | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/29/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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Hasworked well for me
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/28/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.3
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I don't convert T4 to T3 adequately.
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michelle475grw | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/26/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.3
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having bad mood swings cant sleep very tired
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/26/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.0
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I am 54 yrs old and unable to determine what I am experiencing as a result of getting older vs taking this drug.
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rbache01 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/25/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.3
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I have taken this med for years. Just recently (last 2 monthes) I have been experiencing heart palps, headaches, muscle fatigue, weight gain, swollen ankles, etc. I am seeing a lot of the same comments. Did they change the formula? I thought it was maybe a combination of my meds. Yesterday I took no meds and felt fine. This morning, only my synthroid. And the heart palps started about 2 hours after taking the pill and have continued all day.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/23/2011
Condition: Decreased Thyroid Function existing from Birth
Overall rating 3.3
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Nancy12377 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.0
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Leg ,ankle and feet swell .Weak muscles in legs and upper body. Fast heart beat.
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miserable me | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/19/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.7
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I have to use the restroom constantly. In regards to weight loss, my spouse said I look a little smaller, I know certain clothes fit loser. I am taking this medication for my thyroid hormone levels, to increase energy, but unfortunately since i have to relieve myself like every two hours; I can't tell if I have more energy or not.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/16/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.7
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I have not effect frm this medication. Does this cause you to gain weight?
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redandok | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/16/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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I found the medicine works. However the hourly wait first thing in the am is not fun.
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drorders | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/15/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been on it for 3 years. Feel much better and no side effects that I can tell.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/14/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this medication for about 10 years and have had no side effects.
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nana | 65-74 | Female | Patient
4/14/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.0
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hd weight problem still overweight--hair comes out bad but stl hve hair complained to doctor abt hair but no response always say blood work ok until now did not know abt other drug for thyroid also trd genetric but hair loss was worse also very dry wil ck into t4 & t3
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mar | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/12/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this drug for 0ver 3 years. While it did show stabilization, I have found no change in physical traits. I still suffer hair loss, dry skin, and cloudy memory. I guess I am just doomed to feel this way.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/12/2011
Condition: A Progressive Disease of the Thyroid Gland
With TSH that is worstening ..do I increase to lower doses of synthroid I am taking 112 mgs..one doctor wants to decrease to 80 something...Another suggests raising the dosage. My TSH-BK is 0.095. the normal range is0.350=5.500
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kath | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Synthroid in December 2010 fir an underactive Thyroid. I take my one a day pill as soon as I get up. As of today April 11th I have lost 25 lbs, my energy level is back and I am no longer tired. I have noticed some hair loss nothing extreme or even noticable.
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Chongi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/7/2011
Condition: A Progressive Disease of the Thyroid Gland
Overall rating 4.7
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/6/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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possible hair loss
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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