Synthroid Side Effects: I have been taking Synthroid for at least 10 years. I am on a ve http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23050 I have been taking Synthroid for at least 10 years. I am on a very high dosage now175mcg. I have been on a lower dose but my counts were still low so my doctor put my dosage higher. I have been having a tremendous amount of body aches including finger jo The Dr just proscribed this drug for me....my thyroid is extreeml Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:12:20 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23050?item=3741 The Dr just proscribed this drug for me....my thyroid is extreemly low but I do not have the side affects...that online rersearch says are a part of this condition...no weight gain...excessive tirednedd...depression etc...I am scared to take tis medication http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23050?item=3741