Levothyroxine 50mcg Tablet Recall (Page 2) (Top voted first)

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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hi , sorry about late reply , my partner had the same problem with increased doses of his levothyroxine he was raised from 50mcg to 125mcg , he was okay at first on that dose then weeks later began having terrible side effects , extreme sickness, sleeping all the time , couldnt eat or drink, and also developed a red face i took him to the doctors and the doctor stated it was not his thyroid meds they do not cause side effects , but i new that it was something to do with those meds , eventually i managed to persuade the doctor to drop his dose back to 100mcg again , though reluctant he did reduce the dose, from what i have read online the dose is based on your weight , with my partner i assume because of the weight lose he also started to have toxic levels of levothyroxine .

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Have you tried a gluten free diet? It helped me , I reacted very badly to levothyroxine, dr. Suggested lorazepam. I stopped the thyroid med and refused the antianxiety med and change my diet. I was reading that 100% of people who have Hashimoto's thyroiditis are gluten intolerant. I am working with a nutritionist. Feel better.

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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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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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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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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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Just got a recall notice from pharmacy on my 75mcg Levothyroxine from Mylan. This feed was from 2011.. it is now 2025. I called pharmacy and they said bring bottle in from 12/24 script and they will replace. Question is ...how do you know this is a better LOT# ? and sounds like this issue is with ALL Manufactors?? I have been on Thyroid meds for Hasimotos since my 30s ..40 years. There was a batch of thyroid I got in the 90s that I was trim and had good energy. since that time I have struggled with weight., GERD,fatty liver even with a healthy life style...fortunately nothing else. Drs have just assumed you had unhealthy habits...very frustrating.

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One year ago my thyroid was tested and was told my thyroid was underactive started low 25mg doseage of levothyroxine it has increased to 75mcg my blood work came back normal this last time but still feel tired my hair is still falling out .and gaining weight, the pill is purple and taste sweet is there a chance this pill has expired and not working ? : -)

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