User Reviews for Synthroid oral

This was the worst drug I have ever taken. The first dose I had a major headache, I assumed it was a simple side effect and would pass on. The second dose of this medicine I had gas and burbs that smelled of sulfur, then the chills, fever, and vomiting hit. But worst of all I had liquid diarrhea for 24 hours solid. It took me 3 days to fully recover from taking this medicine.

I am taking 450 mg of this and have been on this dosage for over 6 months - it has not improved my well being. It has marginally brought my number from 117 to 25...yes it should be under 3-5.

Just increased dosage of Synthroid to .125mcg.

I have steadily gained weight since the removal of my thyroid. The Doctor tells me this is more to do with menopause than my thyroid but I am a healthy eater and exercise regularly so should not have gained as much as I have. I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism but I am told I may have to live with them because of the risk of osteoporosis. This is crap, there has to be something better.

my underactive thyroid was found by an attentive m.d. I was experiencing profound fatigue which improved dramatically within 0ne week. Have been on for 5 yrs, no adjustments needed. I did have a minor issue with dry skin and brittle hair, but unfortunately was dealing with menopause at the same time and it is difficult to differentiate the symptoms. I do ocassionally experience restlessness when i am exhausted, again not sure which scenario to blame it on. Overall, happy these are minor complaints compared to some i have readRead More Read Less

I had a thyroidectomy due to large nodules and eventual cancer. Started out on 100mcg had some anxiety at first, then subsided. I have a wonderful increase in energy, concentration, overall sense of well-being. I have one complaint, I am disabled due to snowmobile accident and suffer from extreme back pain. I am on high doses of narcotic pain meds. I just had my surgery in December 2013 and I have begun to experience extreme pain in my shoulders, back, hands, legs, arms and all over? Other than that, I feel great!? Read More Read Less

have to take other meds

I didn't realize this was caused by the medication until I switched. I felt like I had problems being present in life, ie conversations with people. I felt like I was behind a 6 in thick pc of glass trying to communicate with people.

No problems until this last refill. I seem to have diarrhea daily.

T4 ruined my life. I was on it for 26 years. I got better when I found a doctor to prescribe Armour Thyroid.

excellent for many years

my hair turned dry and brittle and is breaking and falling out.

for four years my grandson 10 now and developing very well has taken this med levels are a little high. before they were very low. thank you doctor for running this test on a five year old. his mother was diagnosed last year at 29 no one tested for it.

It has made me gain weight.

I cannot use Synthroid .137 as it gives me hair loss, weight loss, mood swings, swelling of feet. I am constantly told that the generic levothyroxine is identical, the one that works for me at .137 and that Synthroid should not be a problem. When I am on levothyroxine, I do not have the above symptoms. I am on a government mail order insurance plan and the gov't pharmacy is constantly changing from L-thyroxine, Synthroid and levothoxine plus using various manufacturers. Within days of starting the Synthroid (brand name), I get the unwanted symptons but the pharmacy won't honor the doctor's request for levothyroxine by the same manufacturer. My doctor has suggested getting the drug from a brick/mortar pharmacy that will give me that assurance. That is what I plan to do.Read More Read Less