Synthroid Side Effects

Side effects and experiences with Synthroid by users like you. Post Yours Now.
  1. link Checkstatus
    Synthroid time college student, reply, feel the same way, depress, joints
    hello everyone i am a full time college student and I believe that i have some side effects from synthroid. As i was reading everyones blog i notice that some people feel the same way that i do. At times i feel that i'm normal but if something upsett - 61% more...
    Checkstatus- over a year ago - 9 Replies - in Synthroid
  2. link Lisap
    Please check with your doctor as soon as possible. I am having trouble getting my TSH levels where they should be. She (my doctor) explained to me that because they were so high it will cause me to be overly sensitive, very tired and also the pain in - 52% more...
    Lisap- over a year ago
  3. link Garyb444
    Synthroid thyroid deficiency, mcg, high blood pressure, discussion group, weight gain
    I have been on Synthroid for about a year. I had high blood pressure and the doctor did a number of tests and found a thyroid deficiency. I started with 75 mcg and was moved up to 100 mcg. I have gained weight in the last year - at least 15-20 lbs. I - 56% more...
    Garyb444- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Synthroid
  4. link Relentless
    Glad to read YOUR posting because I thought I was going nuts. I've been on Synthroid for about 1 1/2 yrs. Prior to that I had successfully lost 30 pounds and kept it off with out much trouble. While I have never had fantastic hair, I have noticed a d - 56% more...
    Relentless- over a year ago
  5. link Ptwaston
    Synthroid emotional roller coaster, hypersensitivity reaction, joint pain, levoxyl, inactive ingredients
    I stopped taking Synthroid after 4 days due to extreme joint pain (9-10 on a scale of 1-10), confusion and emotional roller coaster that's very unusual for me. Like most others, my doctor and a specialist were of no help. I looked online and found th - 77% more...
    Ptwaston- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  6. link Pblavelle
    I thought Levoxyl was Synthroid, or is it the generic name? I just got my prescription today and have notyet started it? And, could you tell me what is Armor? Is it another medication for thyroid? How often should it be checked? I am really afraid to - 55% more...
    Pblavelle- over a year ago
  7. link Jaab
    Synthroid natural alternatives, last forever, mcg mg, geez, thyroid
    I started taking the lowest dose and began having burning all over and itching. Does this last forever??? I am a teacher and need to be fully functionally every day!!! Help, any natural alternatives? Just started on 3 days ago??
    Jaab- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  8. link Pblavelle
    Geez, I just got my prescription today and afterreading all of these posts, I am afraid to take it. Isn't there other medicines for thyroid?Do you have anxiety as well? what other side effects are you having?? My does is 50 whatever mcg, mg. i dont k - 19% more...
    Pblavelle- over a year ago
  9. link Pblavelle
    curious about how bad side effects are
    I just got synthroid today and haven't taken it yet. Are side effects more common than not with this medicine? I also take valium at nite and I take Lortab. I also take high blood pressure medicine. I have a kidney disease and blood disorder among ot - 66% more...
    Pblavelle- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  10. link Marygambertoglio
    numbness on tip of tongue
    My daughter started taking generic synthroid about six weeks ago and since she has been taking it the tip of her tongue is numb. Anyone else?
    Marygambertoglio- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  11. link Mindmaze1001
    I AM CRAZY
    Whenever I take Synthroid I develop severe neck pain (feels like upper vertebrae has been hit with a hammer). My doctor says this is not a side effect. When I stop taking it, I don't have the neck pain. Anyone else have this problem? Armour gives me - 29% more...
    Mindmaze1001- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  12. link Dochdoch
    Yes!! I get the same thing. And when I don't take it I don't have that symptom. You are not crazy. I thought I was crazy for the longest time. I am so happy to see your posting. This happens to me too. I get a pain up the left side of my neck and int - 23% more...
    Dochdoch- over a year ago
  13. link Mceastside
    erectile dysfunction
    Can synthroid in conjunction with lisinopril cause erectile dysfunction? I have taken both for many years, weight gain yes, other side effects maybe very slight.
    Mceastside- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  14. link Keeler
    Synthroid levothyroxine, 10 mins, ribs, liver, anxiety
    I've been on levothyroxine for 3 months now. I have anxiety at night while trying to fall asleep. In the morning my hands feel so tight and are a bit swollen. My right knee and calf have started now too. My feet hurt when I get out of bed. After abou - 48% more...
    Keeler- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Synthroid
  15. link 198603
    I have pain in my right side also did you ever find out if this was from synthroid?actually on (levothyroxin 50 generic name )
    198603- over a year ago
  16. link 198603
    pain in right side
    i've had throid proublems for yrs, started out overactive and given propithroisil( spelling ?) started getting where if i'd bend down or stand for very long my legs would start itching then start swelling with small patches that the next day would re - 82% more...
    198603- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  17. link Yoshee
    Is bloating common when using Synthroid
    I started Synthroid 10 days ago. I have been incredibly bloated since I started. I feel like I am swollen. Comments????
    Yoshee- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  18. link Citgoo
    Synthroid obgyn, stomach aches, exact time, change doctors, things that i have learned
    I have been taking Synthroid for about 10 years. I have had different issues; but it was not because of the hormone itself. There were times, when I was just in denial and would stop taking it all together and I felt great, too! But, then, eventually - 85% more...
    Citgoo- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  19. link Smal
    Synthroid t3, inability to lose weight, tiredness, body temperature, hair loss
    Through relentless pursuits in trying to stop my hairloss, tiredness, inability to lose weight and increase metabolism, my doctor agreed to allow me for 6 months to take a natural T3 supplement from a local apothecary. I FELT GREAT. The hair loss and - 71% more...
    Smal- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  20. link Lexlurgee
    Synthroid heart palpitations, thyroid gland, intense mood swings, mcg, hip joints
    I was born without a thyroid gland so I can't compare the way I feel now to the way I would've felt with a thyroid. I've been on Synthroid my entire life (22 years), and I'm up to 112 mcg now. I am very skinny (5'5", 104 lbs) and feel constantly - 83% more...
    Lexlurgee- over a year ago - 17 Replies - in Synthroid
  21. link Koolaidpurse
    You sound just like me word for word. I have been this way for about six years now. I am on welbutrin xl 300 mg for depression. I have to say it's the best med I have had for the depression. I am due to take synthroid in2 weeks. I just started taking - 25% more...
    Koolaidpurse- over a year ago
  22. link Delaney
    Synthroid stomach area, total thyroidectomy, hair thinning, bloated, brittle
    Had total thyroidectomy 9 months ago and started taking Synthroid immediately thereafter. For the last 4 months I have noticed significant hair thinning. I have always had very thick, healthly looking hair but now it's just dry and brittle all of the - 48% more...
    Delaney- over a year ago - 22 Replies - in Synthroid
  23. link Nicole35
    Hi, I started synthroid about 6 months ago and started losing my thick hair. I have also gained about 5 lbs despite running 30 miles a week and watching every bite and my stomache is always bloated. Have you found any alternative since your posting? - 28% more...
    Nicole35- over a year ago
  24. link Mileena33
    Hair Changes
    Does Synthroid affect one's hair? I've noticed more hair loss and my hair has no body. It looks dry and lifeless. The sun has changed the color even though I spend little time outside.
    Mileena33- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  25. link Eliza
    Synthroid thyroid, total thyroidectomy, synthroid, hypothyroidism
    my eyes are puffy all the times no matter what a do they are the same please let me now if any one have that problem and when you started the treatment Synthroid did that when away all what would be better for me to do so I can get back the way my ey - 20% more...
    Eliza- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Synthroid
  26. link Pheban
    synthroid and heart disease
    I have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and take 75 mg of toprol (beta blocker) a day. I passed out while running in April, and the blood work at the hospital showed that my thryoid wasn't working. I'm currently on 50 mg of synthroid and wondering if It's - 37% more...
    Pheban- over a year ago - in Synthroid
  27. link Schreiber
    Synthroid type 2 diabetes, irregular periods, hashi, weight gain, headaches
    My daughter (now 18) was diagnosed with Hashi's 2 1/2 years ago. She had headaches, was tired more than usual and irregular periods. Now on synthroid for 2 1/2 years, she has steadily gained over 35 lbs. She works out every day and eats ONE meal per - 46% more...
    Schreiber- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Synthroid
  28. link Lolasavestheday
    i though synthroid was supposed to help??
    im a 23 year old female and started taking 75 mcg of synthroid about 10 months ago. in the first 2 months, i lost a little bit of weight but didnt feel any different. ive been trying to eat healthy and exercise but my weight has increased, my hair is - 62% more...
    Lolasavestheday- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  29. link Lis171
    Synthroid thyroid levels, underactive thyroid, levothyroxine, upper thighs, bald patches
    I started on 50 MCG of Levothyroxine last late May, due to a slightly underactive thyroid. The sides effect I am experiencing that is troubling me the most is that my hair is thinning dramatically. No bald patches, just thinning, and I had thin hair - 73% more...
    Lis171- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Synthroid
  30. link Cross
    I just wanted to let you know, you are not alone. I know how you feel...I have the same problem, also horrible chronic cough. Being a woman, I would rather almost anything but hair falling out, bald spot and doctors that don't believe you and look at - 26% more...
    Cross- over a year ago