http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359 I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in April of this year (2007) kind of by accident through a routine checkup. I had gained a bit of weight over the past two years, but that was really my only symptom. I was begun on 75 mcg of a generic brand of Synthroi Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:26:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=784 I read your posting of being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I suffer from most of the same symptoms that you've described. Having a low thyroid can make you feel as if you're going totally crazy, through depression, lack of self esteem and many other are http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=784 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:21:31 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=796 I had to reply when I read your post today because I went through almost the exact thing you are going through and am now finally well with the proper medication for hypothyroidism. I would be glad to fill in any details that will help you because since s http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=796 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:49:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=1734 Briefly, I know synthroid does work for some people. I (and it sounds like you) am NOT one of those people. Quickly a total thyroidectomy left me hypothyroid.Gained 30 pounds in three weeks. Horrible muscle fatigue, terribly tired and very, very, very de http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=1734 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:56:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=1797 OMG, Get on the name brand Synthroid immediatly! Something very similar happened to me when my insurance company would only pay for the generic stuff. Two months after the Dr. insisted I use the real name brand stuff I was getting back to normal. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=1797 Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=8244 I have been on Armour thryroid for most of my life. It needed dosage adjustments, but otherwise doing ok. 5 moths ago my doc decided I needed to switch to generic synthroid. I have been a total mess ever since...weight gain, muscle cramps and severe depr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=8244 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:47:29 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=13205 I too have hypothyroidism and am on the generic synthroid, levothyroxine. The one thing you don't want to do is quit taking your medication. Your thyroid is like the conductor of an orchestra. If the conductor isn't doing his job right then the musicians d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=13205 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:28:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=20828 You can find help at www.stopthethyroidmadness.com http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22359?item=20828