Levothyroxine Forums (Page 10)

Tiny little pink pill, scored in the middle, with 200 above the line. The bottle said may cause droziness. I forget what its called tho.. So I need help! ## Hello, Kristina! How are you? From what I can find, a tiny tablet matching this description contains Levothyroxine, which is used to treat thyroid disorders. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, weight changes and hair loss. Were you ever on this medication?

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Found a small oblong gray pill m on one sideL 10 On the other side ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 125mcgs of Levothyroxine, which is most commonly used to treat Thyroid disorders. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, fatigue and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had been on Levoxyl 100mcg for at least 2 years and was doing great until the recall in April 2013. The only issue I had was I found it hard to sleep at night. Since the recall,I had to switch to Levothyroxine 112mcg and feel tired all the time,gained weight, and other unhappy symptoms. My levels are normal but I think I felt better on Levoxyl. My question is now that Levoxyl is back on the market would it be a mistake to be put back on it? Is it the same? I can't find any info or anyone who has gone back to Levoxyl. ## Hello, Candace! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Those are all normal side effects of Levothryoxine, but though it is the same thing, if you feel that the Levoxyl worked better for you, there's no harm in switching bac...

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Been on Levothyroxine 3 months at 50mg. My levels showed 35...is this high? I don't feel any better and often feel worse. Are the mood swings of sudden extreme anger and crying all a symptom of Hypothyroidism? The moods are so bad. I did try antidepressants but they made no difference and often made me feel worse. Now I have good days and bad days. Do I need an increase in Levothyroxine? ## More than likely you do need an increase in dose but only a Dr via TSH test can tell you for sure as taking more without a Dr prescription can lead to very serious health issues ## Thank you for your response. I returned to the doctors who said my levels had returned to normal after being on 50 mg of thyroid treatment for 3 months, Originally when I was diagnosed they were at 35. However I feel a...

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I have bee taking Levothyroxin for years. Just recently, I had my prescription refilled. The pills look the same, but they dissolve immediately when I put one in my mouth. This is different. Never before had the pills started dissolving so quickly. I'm interested in finding out if some change has been made in these pills. Please let me know what's going on. Thank you. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? What are the markings on them? That is what would enable me to find such information on them. Are the markings the same as the other ones you were getting? Levothyroxine is used to treat thyroid disorders and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, weight changes and hair loss.

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For about three years, I felt like my brain was unfocused. Lately I've gotten very clumsy and can type accurately on the computer. I am taking Levothyroxine 88 mcg for about 7 yrs., pravastatin 20 MG for about 5gabapenton 300 mg )now off that) since 2011, and more recently Clonzazeoam .5 mg (about 10 moths) and fluoxetine 10 mg for about 7 months. Could any of these be causing my brain not to function rights, depression runs in my family and it seems like I'm afraid of everything, especially driving new places and technology, which I used to be pretty good at. ## Hello, Ladymarine! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you've been having. It could be due to the Pravastatin, Clonazepam, Fluoxetine, or a combination of all of them. There is also a chance that it mi...

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I have been taking Euthyrox, which is Levothyroxine sodium, a synthetic L-Thyroxine (T4), to treat my hypothyroid. Then I read about Thyroxine, which, according to one source, contains both triiodothyronine (T3 and T4), and the effects are not the same as taking T4 alone. But else where on the internet, L-Thyroxine is regarded as the same as Thyroxine, except that the former is more potent than the latter. Is that all the difference between the two?

I'm taking levothyroxine 75 mcg since about 10 years and now my platelets counts are lower than normal since about 3 years. I just read that this medication can be the cause. I never had symptoms of thyroid problems, the doctors prescribe the medication after having my check up blood test. Beside that I am very healthy, eat well, not overweight and exercise regulary. Do you think there is a way to get out of this medicine and go with something natural. I hate taking pills! ## If you don't have a thyroid problem, why are you taking it? I'm afraid that I'm confused on this. It is never a good idea to take a medication that you don't really need. But no, I've not found such a thing listed among the detailed side effects for this medication. They usually include naus...

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I have been told 2 different side effect are a possibility 1 you will develop heavy facial hair and 2 that if you already have the norm light fuzz of hair on the face this medicine will make it go away my head is spinning could you tell me which, if either, is correct Thank you for you time and I look forward to hearing your reply ## On of the most common side effects of Levothyroxine is the loss of facial hair, you may also experience nausea, hot flashes and fatigue. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was told by a primary doctor on in May that I no longer need to take Levothyroxine 75 mcg. Having taken it for 5+ years, I was all too happy not to take a pill I thought I really didn't need anymore anyway. That doctor also switched my depression meds from Prozac to Wellbutren to control the sleepiness and weight gain I was experiencing. That way May 2014. Its' now mid September and I am in full remission of major depression. I am writing because my new insurance plan (bkz of a new job) and new primary doctor advised I get back on Levothyroxine 75 mcg and wrote me a Rx today. My question to you is: Should I go from 0 to 75 mcg overnight? The doctor didn't clarify this. After reading the side effects I am a worried about over-dosage and side effects and thought I should gra...

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I am a 72 year old male from India living in Hyderabd Telangana. I am having asthma since childhood, and all my job was outdoor calling on Doctors as a medical sales representative & mostly I was riding a two wheeler in a dusty roads. Daily I take a tablet of Montelukast & Levocetrizine Dhydrocholoride once a day. Recently my blood test shows thyroid deficiency . As per my doctors prescription I am taking a tablet of Thyroxine Sodium I. P. 50 mg for the past one month, so I want to know the main side effects. Just now I am having cough in the mornings. Please tell me on side effects. I am non diabetic & no hypertension. Thank you ## Hi Atmaram, Sorry to hear about the bouts of coughing you've been experiencing in the mornings. Of the three medications you mentioned, I...

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I moved from NC to CA a few months ago. I ran out of Synthroid (200 mcgs daily) and because I had moved out here due to a 28 year old son with a brain tumor my only concern was his well being. After 2 months without the med I could barely stay awake for more than 4 hours at a time. My hair feel out in clumps and I retained huge amounts of fluid. I barely urinated and became confused. Next thing I knew it was two weeks later on I was on a ventilator. I nearly died. I am a nurse...I knew better. Please, please, please....if your MD prescribes Synthroid after obtaining the proper labs take it AS ORDERED. It is cheap but if you can not afford it just tell your MD.,,,,,,sunworship ## Thank you so much. For the Info. I was thinking to stop the medication because since I started it I gain 12 p...

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I am 44 yrs old. I had been gone under surgery for thyroid in 1997. Till 2011 I haven't checked for tsh levels. When I checked in 2011 it was 64 ui/ml tsh and t4 t3 were normal. Doctor prescribed me for levothyroxine 25mg and gradually up to 100 mg. When I was taking 100mg my tsh level was 10 ui/ml which was near to normal. But I was experiencing many things like headaches, dizziness and heart beating. Then doctor advised me to take 50mg per day but now the tsh is 32 ui/ml. I do not understand what should I do. I have always a feeling of being depressed, loss of concentration, anxiety etc. ## Those are common side effects of this medication, but it is far more risky to your health your health to leave your thyroid issue remain uncontrolled, especially since it can cause weight probl...

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My doctor reduced my levothyroxine from 125 to 100, because my count is still low. Is this normal? ## Hello, EV! How are you? The dosage does need to be changed regularly, to better balance your levels, so yes, it is normal. You may eventually hit a point where you are on one steady dosage for awhile, or it may need to be changed frequently. Side effects to his medication may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, mood swings and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had a total thyroidectomy three weeks ago 19th Novemner 2012, and was started on 100mcg levothyroxine, the first week was feeling like crap because of the pain, ever since then I've been exhausted & weepy, I a. bloated every day, even though since being on thyroxine I've lost 10lb, I went to see my dr last week, told him how I was feeling, I was supposed to go back to work tomorrow, my dr has given me an extra two weeks off which work aren't happy about, i had to see the nurse on friday for a blood test to check if im on the right dose of thyroxine because of this awful tiredness, has anyone else felt like this and how long did it last. ## I am sorry that you feel so awful. Have things improved at all? Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Those symptoms are fairly co...

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Hello, my TSH is 5.68 and doctor prescribed Levothyroxine 100 mcg. Its been 5 days only since I started medicine. I don't have symptoms as of now as its just 5 days but I'm concerned about the dosage of medicine. Is it too high for TSH of 5.6? My free T4 was normal. Doctor has asked for another test after 6-8 weeks. Should I be concerned about my dosage or wait for another test to talk to my doctor? ## Hi Anky, I'm sure your doctor would've had your best interest in mind when he prescribed you a certain dosage based on his evaluation of your condition. So I wouldn't necessarily be overly concerned about it unless you're experiencing some undesirable side effects as a result of taking that dosage. This is just my opinion, but it sounds like you should just wait it...

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100 mcg levothyroxine reduced to 88, because TSH too low, but after 8 days fingers feel numb and very cold, does T4 reduce that quickly? ## Hello, Babs! How are you? Are you still getting the cold and numbness? That sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome and it's difficult to know if it may be due to your thyroid condition, the medication or both. How easily do your fingers and toes get cold and numb during cooler weather?

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I have been on levothyroxine 125mg for one year my dr lowered it to 112 mcg and added liothyronine sod two 5 mcg every morning and I feel like crap and now he lowered it to one 5 mcg and I'm having pains in my arms and chest it's only been 3 days will it go away? ## If you are having pain in your arms and chest, then please seek medical attention immediately! There is a slight risk that you may be experiencing something dangerous that requires medical treatment. Neither of these medications should cause such a thing. Are you feeling any better? Are you still having the pains?

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my new dr changed my Synthroid from 125 down to 112 and I am now fatigued , swollen feet, light headedness and wt gain. Is this the reason? Can it cause heart failure? ## Hello, Nancy! How are you? Why did your new doctor change it? Did they check your levels first? Those can be signs of your thyroid levels being out of whack. As to the heart failure, no, I've not heard of it being known to cause that. Do you have a cardiac condition?

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Recently diagnosed hypo 12 weeks ago, tsh 59. Got put in 50mcg, felt great for two weeks then Aweful again. Recheck blood work at 6 weeks and tsh down to 9. Dr increased my dose to 88mcg. Felt better for about 2 weeks again, but then terrible again. Gained another couple pounds, zero memory, dry scalp, emotional and moody.. Is it possible I still need an increase? I would have thought b/c the 50mcg reduced me so much the 88 would bring me in normal range. They also found four nodules...3 approaching 9mm. Should I request a biopsy? I would like to try for another child in another month but am nervous now. ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? Unfortunately, those can also be side effects of this medication, especially while you're adjusting to it, which happens each time your dosage needs...

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