http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431 I've been on levothyroxine 150mcg for about 3 months before that it was 100mcg and so on. I have gain lots of weight and tired all the time. depression also, headaches. I hate this gaining weight, sleepy all the time and depression is from gaining weight. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:51:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=18735 Hi Beth. I, too, am on levothyroxine at the 150 level since my thyroid was removed. I don't have any side effects from that medication, but to let you know that there is a 175 level also. I don't think that is your case to increase your levothyroxine. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=18735 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:48:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19097 Beth, I am kinda in the same boat you are in, but they do make a dose up to a 300mcg. I am at a 300mcg now and it does not seem to be working, but my pituitary gland shut down completely when I was 15. I was going to Vanderbuilt every 6 months and my regu http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19097 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:15:16 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19132 I've been on Levothyroxine for over two years. Dosage was as high as 274 mcg (2 X 137). TSH levels where normal, but however did not feel very well. Could tell I was going from mild levels of hypo and hyperthyroidism. Did not seem to be affecting differ http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19132 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:03:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19189 Not everyone can convert T4 (levothyroxine) to T3 (the metabolically active thyroid hormone). Cytomel (T3) or timed release T3 from a compounding pharmacist help tremendously if you are having trouble converting T4, which it sounds as though you are. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=19189 Wed, 27 May 2009 18:22:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=20146 Hello Beth. Sorry you're feeling down and continue to have troubling symptoms. First of all, 150 mcg of T4 being the highest dose is absolutely untrue. If I'm not mistaken, I believe 300 mcg or thereabouts is the highest. It sounds to me like your thyr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=20146 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:26:04 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21087 if you are not doing well on levothyroxine 150mcg, check out Armour (which is more natural-not a synthetic. also for more info on your thryoid that you Dr will not tell you, go to http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21087 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:11:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21191 hi i have been on thyroxine for 14 years it sounds like you need your dose upping it is a horrible thing to have please do not stop you meds as you will just get wore i am on the highes dose of 200mcg and it has taken a long time to find out the does i nee http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21191 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:09:38 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21806 I'm 52 - and in Feb my OBGYN said my TSH was 5.3, and put me on 25 mg of Synthroid. I stuck it out for a month, but had terrible side effects. I gained 10 pounds, couldn't sleep, terrible heart palp, constipated, and hot flushes about killed me. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=21806 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:11:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=22450 I like Kim have just had a terrible experience with levothyroxine. First, I take responsibility. I must say the big prob is with me not taking my med and having levels checked.I have always experienced nervousness when taking it so the last time I had my http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40431?item=22450