Levothyroxine Forums (Page 20)

I'm 30 years old and this is my third day on 0.1 MG of Levo. It was given to me becuase my TSH is 5.8. I'm a very active person I run 30 miles a week and swim 3 times week 20 laps each time. I've always been between 115-125lbs. I like to be at the lower end of that (I'm 5'0) but I find it hard to stick to strict diets, I've always been very hungry. I also tend to be depressed, and have had very painful, periods. So I hope Levo will help me with these things. I take the dose in the morning and then, about 15 min later I just want to go to sleep. This is the only thing the drug has done so far-- I feel find otherwise-- but why is it making me so sleepy? Anyone else have this? It only lasts for about two hours. Is this a sign that I don't have the right dose? ##...

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levothyroxine ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Levothyroxine sodium (0.112 mg). This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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i AM 29, FEMAL I HAVE BEEN TAKING LEVOTHYROXIN 25 MIICGRAM PER DAY, i ALSO TAKE ANTIDEPRESSANT AT NIGT TIME , IF ANY ONE TELL ME WHEN i CAN FEEL BETTER FOR MY HYPOTHROISIM ## I would question why you are taking an antidepressant as well. Dr's put me on those BEFORE i was diagnosed with hypothryroidism. They said i was clinically depressed. Not until the severe exhaustion, hair falling out by the handfuls, nails brittle and breaking all the time, periods like you would not believe, did they diagnose me correctly .hypothryoid. Depression comes along with hypothroidism. Once you are on the pills, your moods will be stabalized. Please check into this, take it into your own hands if it is prescribed (the depression drugs), for just that (ie not bipolar drugs etc). Too many people - esp.,...

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small blue oblong pill with M on one side and L 15 on the other. ## This contains 136mcgs of Levothyroxine, a Thyroid hormone. Common side effects may include: nausea, nervousness, weight loss and headache. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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pink oval pill ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Levothyroxine sodium (0.112 mg). This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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I had a total thyroidectomy a little over a year ago followed by radioactive iodine just to be sure it was all dead and gone. Before my thyroid cancer I was in pretty good shape as I am a college athlete. Since the surgery I have gained 20 to 30 pounds. People said once I got my tsh levels right I would lose the weight but I only stopped gaining, not losing. My doctor sais they are where they need to be and I am done going up but I do not feel much better than I did before. I still have the fatigue, constipation, extreme heartburn, and brain fog. Is this permanent or are my levels really off and just not showing? HELP! I'm still in college and my grades are really taking a hit from all this! ## Well, you did not say what dosage you were on and this site is not medical professionals,...

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Small white, oval pill scored with GG | 334 on one side and 88 on other side. What is it? ## This tablet contains Levothyroxine Sodium 88 mcg (NDC 0781-5183). Inactive Ingredients: - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Silicon Dioxide - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed

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i have been taking levothyroxine for almost six years. there were times i experienced excessive thirst. as i research, it's not part of its side effects but how come i have this? though i drink how many bottles and glasses when i feel this thirst but it takes time to subside. ## pls see your doctor to assess your t3 and t4 and to include as well your blood sugar.he is the one who can best answer to your question. ## there are many causes for excessive thirst, it might be your increase intake of salt

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I've been taking Levothyroxine for a bout a month and a half because I had a hyper thyroid and had to have radation to stop my thyroid. I feel much better, but I'm scared of becoming fat. My container says, Take medication on an empty stomach 1HR before or 2-3 hours after a meal. Does this mean it's okay if I take it at 5:30 am and then go back to sleep 'til 9am? Or do I HAVE to eat exactly an hour afterwards. It's very hard to gage when I'm going to be eating or not. Often after a meal, I might still have a snack within an hour. I've never been a meal kind of person. I like to graze throughout the day. It's not like I'm as big as a cow. I'm 5'1 and 3/4'' and 101 lbs. It's very strange to go from 84 lbs. to 101 in just 2 months. I&...

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i have 160 pills i found in a seedy looking bottle they are small, yellow round blank on one side and scored on the back with a 100 over on the top half of score mark i think they may be oral steroids because of where i found them ## i have the same kind if you found out what it is please contact me back. ## My grandmother was given these pills and they are different color than the prescribed Levothyroxine Sodium I was wondering what pill this could be since it is definitely not Levothyroxine Sodium

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Tan capsule shaped imprinted with M on one side and L scoremark and 10 on the other Is this the 125mcg strength? ## Generic tablets DO NOT have a color code, the colors actually don't mean anything. They are identified solely by the imprints on the tablets. That said, yes, this tablet does contain 125mcgs of Levothyroxine, a generic for Unithroid. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and hair loss. You can read more on the medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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pill is pink and oblong ## Located a match it's Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg, which is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I was on .175 of Levothyroxine. I had a test done and the Dr. said my thyroid was too low and said I had to go up to 0.25. Is this a lower dose or a higher dose? Would it be due to high T4 levels or low T3 levels? I am confused. I've been steadly going up to the next dose each time I test. I've been at .175 for about 5 to 6 months. ## Yes, 0.25 is a higher dose than 0.175. As to which levels your doctor is referring to, I have no idea, you would really need to ask them. It is normal to try a certain dosage for several months and then make adjustments as needed, this is done with virtually any kind of medication. Have you asked your doctor your questions?

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capsule L 6 light blue, gray and dark ## Is it possible that the pill is more violet? Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Levothyroxine 0.075 mg, which is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## it sounds like a WalMart brand tylenol PM. I have a bottle of them and they are dark blue and light blue with a grey stripe...they have an L 6 imprint also.

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It's a small, light blue, oblong pill with an M on one side, and a line down the middle of the other side with L on one half, and an M on the other. I have no idea what it's supposed to be used for. ## I believe I located your pill, Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Levothyroxine 0.15 mg, which is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back so i can help you in locating the correct one.

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Two tone light and dark blue pill with gray band and an L and a 6 on it... ## I locate a pill with L6 on it, but it also has an M on the other side. Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Levothyroxine 0.075 mg, which is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I have been on Levothyroxine (100mcg) for over a year and half. Recently my doctor had me tested to see where my thyriod level was. Aparently I tested a little hyperthyroid (although I didn't notice any symptoms) so she reduced the dosage to 75mcg. That was about 5 weeks ago. Since then I have been gaining weight and struggling to have energy to workout, although I'm forcing myself to keep my same workout routine. I didn't have to force myself before. Has anyone experienced this? I'm supposed to get tested again after being on the 75mcg for 8 weeks. Is the 25mcg difference that big a difference? I ## Yes, it can make a big difference. Your body was used to the prior dosage and you suddenly switched to a lower one, so basically your are experiencing some mild withdrawal s...

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My dosage was just changed from 50mg. every other day 75mg every other day. My new dosage is 75mg everyday now. Since I started my dosage change I have been getting a rash every 2 or 3 days. It itch's very bad. Has anyone else had this problem? ## The skin rash is listed as one of the less common, but more severe side effects requiring medical attention, so you should consult your doctor immediately. Here's the monograph listing with more info: Levo Info Click Here ## my dosage has been increased from 50 MCG to 75 MCG since this summer. I had the same problems with you. ## You may be sensitive to the coloring used in 75mcg Levothyroxine, which is Tartrazine. Syntroid 50mcg has no coloring.

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what is a beige pill marked JSP 519? ## Found a match it's tan, round and has JSP 519 on it, it's Levothyroxine Sodium 0.125 mg. This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. To learn more click one the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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as small as a tic tac, white oval. Upper case M stamped on one side the letter L and #5 stamped on the other side which is scored ## This tablet contains 50mcgs of Levothyroxine, a generic for Unithyroid. This is a thyroid hormone for people with thyroid problems.

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