Levoxyl and legs

I have been on Levoxyl for over 10 years with no problem. When I picked up my refill two weeks ago the pharmacist said that the pill may be a different color but it's just that the company that was making Levoxyl sold it to another company and is now making it. Within a week I was very itchy, then I started getting hives at night and waking up with them in the morning. I also developed severe heartburn. I feel very full and cannot lie down at night. I also can't eat very much at one time because of the heartburn/reflux. My family doctor advised I call my endo which I did. She advised me that she has had patients all week that are having problems with Levoxyl that never had them before. She took me off the Levoxyl and put me on Synthroid. I will start that tomorrow morning and hope I will get some relief soon. The pharmacist said I wasn't the only one going off the 'new' Levoxyl, others have been in all week exchanging their prescriptions as well. Has anyone else had this same situation?

I have being taking thyroid medicine since 1994. I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and prescribed Synthroid. It didn't work. Instruct to take radioactive pill. Now, diagnoses change to Hypothyroidism. Prescribe Levoxyl. Endocrinologist said I would lose weight, but instead I have gone from a size 8 to 16. I feel really bad when I miss my doses. Really anxious when I take it every day. I am noticing that I have moles growing out and spreading all over my body. Switch back to Synthroid three months ago. That when start experiencing a great deal of hair loss. Decide to switch back to Levoxyl but a lower dose. The hair loss has slowed down a little. But, hair is growing slowly. I am having problems focusing and some memory loss. I really don't know what to do. I have change endocrinologist twice. I really think that Levoxyl and Synthroid have bad side effects on human after long term usage. I am miserable because I can't control my weight. I know that it has something to do with this medicine. If anyone know of some other medicine that would Hypothyroidism in check without all of the side effects that I mention. Please share it with me.

I HAVE BEEN TAKING LEVOXYL FOR 22YRS AND I FEEL LIKE I CAN NEVER GET SLEEP,I TAKE MY PILL IN THE MORNING AND CAN'T SLEEP ALL NITE AND AM TIRED OF IT,I WISH THEY HAD AN ALTERNATIVE.THAT WAY I CAN SLEEP AND NOT BE DEPRESSED ALL THE TIME

I really have a question? Can Levoxyl affect your glucose level?

my hair has been falling out since on levoxyl. i am also having muscle fatigue (mostly in my legs) and memory problems. the memory problems are slight, such as in conversation i lose the word that i am trying to think of. (this happens often)

Within a couple of days of taking this medication I experienced numbness in the top of my right foot and up the outside of my leg to med-calf. I became unable to lift my foot up or point my toes upwards. When I walked my foot dropped down and I would almost trip when I walked. The first two times it happened it went away within the day. The last time was June 6, 2006 and it has remained since then with no sign of improvement. My doc called it dropped foot syndrome which is caused by a problem with a nerve in the side of my leg. I am still on the medication and hoping the problem will go away as I adjust to the medication. The medication thus far has had no effect on my hypothroid symptoms especially the fatigue. The muscles in my legs feel weaker than ever and the foot problem makes matters worse.

I started out on 25 mcg, I have a little more energy but my eyes are red and dry. And my legs are swollen, I take a water pill, because I already was retaing fluid, is their any thing I can do naturally, I have gained 20 lbs.

After taking Levoxyl for 1 month, I felt more tired and both my legs are swollen. I have difficulty sleeping, feeling difficulty of breathing. I stop taking Levoxyl for 1 week now. The symptoms are still there. Does anyone has an idea how long the side effect will last after discontinue taking Levoxyl?

I feel extremely tired after walking only 1 block. How long will this side effect last ? If you have similar experience, please email me and let me know how long it takes to recover. My email is:
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Thank you so much !!

After taking Levoxyl for 1 month, I felt more tired and both my legs are swollen. I have difficulty sleeping, feeling difficulty of breathing. I stop taking Levoxyl for 1 week now. The symptom is still there. Does anyone has an idea how long the side effect will last after discontinue taking Levoxyl?

Thanks.

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My side effects did not begin until I was told to increase the dosage to 50mcg. I have been exhausted and almost immediately broke out in a rash over my legs and arms. When I called the doctor she stated that this was a side effect and to "stick it out for a few days" I did and the rash gradually deminished. I am still feeling very tired and my concentration is minimal.

I FEEL MOODY,DEPRESS,UNHAPPY. I FEEL CRAMPS IN MY LEGS . MOST OF THE TIME MY BACK IS STIFF. I HATE FEELING LIKE THAT. I AM 32 YRS OLD,BUT FEEL LIKE I AM 60YRS. OLD. WHAT CAN I DO TO CHANGE THE WAY HOW IFEEL.

I forgot to mention that I also have suddenly had a feeling of very cold hands and a feeling like cold water running through my arms since I started taking levothyroxine Oct 01 /04. This is in addition to the muscle aches/burning feeling in the legs, arms, feet, hands, ankles, and elbows, plus insomnia.

ok.. i started the drug three days ago..on the first day i felt like i had a weight in my chest squeezing and puling my breathe away..also i had mild weekness in my legs (but i am a bagboy at a super market and i have to collect carts all day,,using my legs..so i might have just been tired) o ..i am 16...i also got like a swelling feeling in my throat...on the seconed day i had breathing troubles (light) and swelling of the throat...then i felt like i was constpated all day..but i ended up with diahriah...o ya and all through the night my ribs were in pain when i slept on my side,,,like they were bruised...and on the third day i got swelling in the throat and extreme stomach isues...pain, bloat, acid...i ended up throwing up (a little) and it felt like all acid ..because it was!!!...when i got off work i had bad chest tightness...so i took three tums and went to sleep...is this too much to fast... i'm only on .05 (50 mcg)

I WAS on Levoxyl for 4 months, I started getting a numb feeling in my feet and legs, pain in my neck and a rapid heart beat. After seeing the doctor about my symptoms he thought I had MS and ordered a brain and spine MRI - the tests were negative for any brain tumors or MS, I decided to take myself off the drug. I've heard of horrible things happening to other people, even death as a result to side effects!!! Do yourself a favor and stop taking the drug if it's causing you serious side effects.

I was wondering if restlessness is a side effect. My son takes 25 mcg a day for hypothyroidism (since birth). He is only 5 and complains that his legs heart sometimes. He also seems like he cannot settle down and is constantly moving at all times. Is this normal? Please email. Thanks..

JUST CHECKING OUT ABOUT LEVOXYL BECAUSE I AM REALLY LOSING A LOT OF HAIR, THINKING OF STOPPING IT SLOWLY, DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.BEEN ON IT ABOUT A YEAR NOW.I REALLY DO FEEL DEEP TIRED KIND OF ACHINESS IN MY HIPS AND LEGS, I HAVE FMS SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WHAT, BUT AM NOW WONDERING.