I have been taking med for 16yrs
I recently got my dosage change of the Synthroid. It was increased. I have had white hair for 20 years and now it is turning very dark. Has any one ha - 17% more...
Levothyroxine is a replacement for a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body’s energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Levothyroxine is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer. Levothyroxine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Levothyroxine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Take levothyroxine exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not take levothyroxine for longer than your doctor has prescribed. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. It is very important to take levothyroxine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. The levothyroxine tablet can dissolve very quickly and swell in the throat, possibly causing choking or gagging. Take this medicine on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before eating. Levothyroxine is usually taken in the morning. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions and try to take this medication at the same time each day. It may take several weeks before your body starts to respond to this medication.
Source: http://www.everydayhealth.com/info/v1/what-is-Synthroid/?z=general/dlp
Synthroid Discussions
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My Heart Rate Spikes on Synthroid
Over the past 8 months I have noticed abnormal shortness of breath and 'spiking' heart rate while exerting myself or exercising. I was on dessicated t - 88% more... -
Anxiety, more hot flashes.
I take .088 MG Synthroid. Been taking thyroid replacement for 50 years. Also been taking Premarin (full hysterectomy) for 17 years. Doc said to go off - 79% more... -
Cant get the right doseage
I had RAI in April of 2011. I was hyper and had nodules on my thyroid. My Dr started me out on 50mcg of synthroid in Sept of 2011. My TSH was 15.0 at - 85% more... -
I am in PAIN
I am taking synthroid, I hurt incredibly bad, heart races, very high anxiety, eyes bother me...very confused because I hear this stuff about tsh 3 and - 50% more... -
I FEEL SO FATq
I just gained 8 pounds since they raised my sythroid, I have worked so hard to maintain my weight, NOW WHAT! Help anything I can do, any info, I have - 47% more... -
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Synthroid and depression
I was taking synthroid for a good seven years until I lost my health insurance. I am now back on it after four years without and I am back on my 150 d - 64% more... -
The write up
The write up here for synthroid is laughable! Really, does anyone read this rubbish? Once you are taking any form of thyroxine you are on it for life, - 79% more... -
Been around it long enough....
I have been treated by many diffrent Doctors, and Synthroid always did the same thing to me.... made me ill as a hornet, sweat like a sinner in church - 88% more... -
disconnectedness
on syntroid for a year or so and seem disconnected emotionally and spiritually. Lack of motivation, loss of focus seem to be the typical rather than t - 70% more...
