Levothyroxine 50mcg Tablet Recall (Page 2)

I recieved a letter from my health care provider saying that i cannot continue getting Levothyroxine 50mcg tablet that theres a recall on that medication.I want to know the reason for the recall.

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According to my doctor and research I've done, Levothyroxine was pulled off the shelfs due to complaints regarding the medication having a smell. The FDA was required to pull it based on how many complaints were received. I didn't notice a smell and have never had any side effects from Levothyroxine. I am now on Tirosint, 137 mcg. It is much more expensive than Levothyroxine. I believe Levothyroxine will be available early 2014 and I plan to switch back to it. (I also take 5 mcg of Cytomel.)

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Ive lived with hypothyroidism since 2nd grade (47 years!) i was actually the 16th case known in United States at the time for being only 7 years old and diagnosed with it. My heart goes out to all of you that suffer with such side effects. Ive been very fortunate to get along with all of them. Although without them I AM A MESS. I go from a size 3 to a 10 seems like overnight, my hairloss, dry skin, cry over EVERYTHING and i can be quite b****ie if i have the strength lol. But it is very important to take them so hang in there cause once u find the right dose u cant believe the difference. Good luck to all...

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Gained 25 pounds in 6 months on levo tsh was 13 u need to have ur t3 checked also I switched to a our doing better levo did not work for me also had hair loss

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nativegirl29 Get back on Armour NDT! Doctors do not do enough tests to make decisions like this (i.e. switching your meds.) Stick to what made you feel well.

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It may not be a "recall" due to something being wrong it might just be a discontinuation of that particular dose. e.g. in the US we have more pill doses made than in the UK. e.g. I don't think the UK has 80's, 112's nor 137's (all units mcg). but, it's easy, if you can't get 50's, just take 2 x 25's.

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I had a thyroidectomy last August & went thru radiation because it was cancer. My Dr put me on 125 mcg Levothyroxin and realized it was too much after a few months of me being tired and gaining 20 lbs. She cut my dosage down to 112 mcg. I am feeling ok but I can't seem to get rid of the extra weight & I also am having itching & headaches. My Dr does not want to check my blood levels until April, I don't think that is soon enough. I feel as though it should have been checked after 2 mos of the med being reduced. I don't think she follows me as closely as she should. What do you guys think?

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My pharmacists from two different stores say that since you are taking medicines in micrograms you should only take the brand and stay with same mfg.

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My thryroxine has been changed from Mercury Pharma to Actavis. This pill is making me feel lethargic and generall out of sorts. I have visited all the pharmacies in the area and none of them are stocking M.P. I just don't know what to do.

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Im on levothyroxine 100mcg. I was on 88mcg but my TSH went from 3.9 to 9.5 in three months. I had been getting some feet and ankle swelling with the 88's, but when i went on the 100's I have been going through Hell. My feet, ankles, calves and thighs are swollen
out of control. I have chronic pain anyway, but this triples it. Please show me reviews of patients having my symptoms. I have had Hashimotos Thyroiditis for 35 years and this is the worst Ive ever been. I quit taking it today. I have my right leg is 2 1/2 in shorter than left and being so swollen and limping with a cane is very painful.

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Levothyroxine 50mcg Tablet Recall As I want to know why is this recall on January 27 2017 thank you

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I am on Levothyroxine 88 mcg and I believe it is under recall. I was wondering, should I still take it as prescribed, or will they replace it for me with a different one?

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