User Reviews for Synthroid oral

I started out taking Levothyroxine approximately 2 yrs ago, wasnt getting any better, my doctor checked lab levels and put me on Synthroid. Massive hair loss, weight gain, joint pain to the point I go to a chiropractor regularly now. Moodiness, extreme cold, fatigue to the point of taking energy drinks and energy supplements daily, I am considering stopping the meds altogether does anyone know anything about natural supplements? I have researched all over the web for answers. I realize the risk for goiter increases, but this is ridiculous!my aniexty has increased and so has my smoking and anger levels.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medicine for quite some time. I am still having side effects.

I was taking 25mg of synthroid the first day my knee and leg started hurting after 3 days I can hardly walk this drug is horrible

When taking the generic, I was constantly hot and seating so much, my hair would get wet and I would get very faint when exercising. Totally stopped when I started taking Synthroid brand label. Insurance makes me pay full but I don't care. Have gained about 30 pounds and it won't come off no matter how much I exercise.

A salty taste in mouth after six weeks of taking

Dosage has been changed considerably

Had thyroid removed plus one I-131 treatment in 2008. I currently take 100mcg 5 days/week and 112mcg 2 days/week. Higher doses of levothyroxine make me jittery, sleepless, constant headache and the blood vessels in my left eye break. TSH levels at 1. One persistent side effect is a burning sensation all over my skin. All of your comments have been helpful.

Makes my joints and feet hurt. Very hard to lose weight

I'm not sure if it's the medician or just not having a thryoid. I stay very tired all the time. I've been cancer free for 7 years:)Any suggestions for more energy?

weight gain sesitivity to cold

I've used a thyroid since having 96% removed in 1975. My thyroid was enlarged and overactive. It has worked very well for me.

I JUST CHANGED FROM LEVOTHYROXINE TO SYNTHOID. HAVING HEAD ACHES EACH DAY NOW SINCE CHANGE. COULD THIS BE THE CAUSE??

I have celiac disease and a few months after to switching to a gluten free diet, my thyroid started acting up with is a common side effect with celiac. My thyroid stabilized in Feb '10 and now it's practically June and I have gained 25 lbs. I have horrible night sweats or other times where I just start getting really warm and sometimes my heart races. If these symptoms don't stop, my doctor will put me on something else.

Using due to a mass on inflamation that came on my brain in late 89'. Have used it as a replacement drug. Have had slight weight gain due to the drug an I am still using today. The inflamation turned into vasculitis and migrated to my lower legs.

I had a total thyroidectomy, and am trying to get adapted to synthroid. It does cause a burning feeling in my stomach, like heartburn. My doctor has suggested trying brand name synthroid instead of levothyroxine to see if I tolerate it better.

this medicine at first made me feel better but after over 2 yrs taking it..i am so tired and sleepy.hair falling out, now i have blurred vision and severe headaches, my legs ache constantly, i had my tsh checked and it was high so dr increased dosage from 25 mcg to 50 mcg been taking that abt wk and thats when blurred vision started..have no idea what to do next...

Don't mix with Ambien!

i have been taking the generic brand, levothyroxine for about 3 months and find no change in the problems related to an underactive throid. is this medicine not an potent or whatever as the brand name. i have been told levothytoxine is a mad-made med. if it is supposed to be as good as the brand name, why is there a need for a generic.