Levothyroxine Forums (Page 7)

I filled a prescription for Levothyroxine Sodium 75mcg from Combitic Global, but these look nothing like the American version. They have no markings but the outside blister packs do say levothyroxine sodium 75 and give manufacturing dates etc. They don't look like synthroid. It's a little concerning since I take drug panels and don't want to take something illegal and certainly don't want to know I wasted my time on something dangerous or completely useless. They are round and rounded in the middle and yellow. I haven't taken them yet. Anyone have any experience with these?

I have been taking this for yeas, suddenly, I've developed a rash that comes and goes, and wonder id\f anyone else has had this problem.....my doctor has prescribed prednisone, but I think my dosage is to high....help ## Hello, Harvey! How are you? Skin rash can be a side effect of this medication, but it is a normal one and doesn't necessarily mean that your dosage is too high, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience dizziness, weight changes and hair loss. When were your levels last checked? Your dosage should be dependent on them.

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I have been having a severe adverse reaction to Levothyroxine with endless different symptoms depending on what brand I have been given. I am now unable to take more than 50 mg of Mercury Brand only. If I try to put it up to 75 mg I become very ill. After much research I have found information most from Thyroid UK about Natural Desicated Thyroid which is made from pig glands, Levothyroxine is synthetic. I have asked my GP to provide a Special Prescription for this, I am, however not holding out a lot of hope here that I am going to get it, despite Thyroid UK saying that GP's can prescribe it on Special Prescriptions. Has anyone managed to get their GP to prescribe it? Can they advise me on the best way to go about this? Also if I go ahead in desperation and buy it on a Private Presc...

I have been taking levothyroxine for approx 18 months whilst awaiting a total thyoidectomy t remove 2 large goitres. Any changes took a little time to adjust to but in the main apart from the sleep issue, felt good. 10 days into my post.tt and I can´t sleep, can´t eat anf feel dreadful. W ish I had never had it done. Awiting the biopsy result tomorrow so at least that will be a weight off the mind, but IT ID THE PHYSICAL AILMENTS that I am struggling with. Choking evn when drinking water, everythings tatstes horrid so i do not want to eat it, smells are amplified to the point of making me sick and I have not slept again tonight. On 100mg for now. anyone else had similar probs ## I am very sorry to read of what you are going through. The odd taste and insomnia can be caused by ...

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JUST TO KNOW WHETHER THERE CAN BE ANY SIDE EFFECTS FOR TAKING THYRONORM 50 MCG IN THE MORNING IN EMPTY STOMACHE - LIKE DIZZINESS, DISCOMFORT ETC. ## Yes, those are possible side effects of taking Levothyroxine, you may also experience weight changes, appetite changes and hair loss. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## i have been taking thyronorm50 since 2005. yesterday i took a pill of thyronorm 25 and after 10 mins i felt shortening of breath ,dizziness.this is something rare which happened to me immediately after taking the pill(never hapned before).and also have been gaining weight from past few months. why all these sudden changes that too after so many years of consumption of the same medicine.... plzz help ## After taking thyronorm 50 for about 20 days, both ...

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What is a white oblong tablet with M on the front and L5 on the back? It says substitute for Synthyroid? ## Located an exact match, it's Levothyroxine 0.05 mg. This medicine 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. ## what will happen if i stop taking this med levothyroxin 50mcg tab mylan ## I WANT TO KNOW WHAT WIL HAPPEN TO ME IF I STOP TAKING THIS LEVOTHYROXIN WHICH IS 50 MCG TAB MYLAN ## I STILL NOT GETTING THE INFORMATION I WANT ## THANKS FOR WHAT I DID GET ## Supercop, I am having a difficult time telling you what could happen if you stop taking this drug cold turkey, since I've never been o...

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Hi, I am 24. We were planning to ttc soon so I went for a Pap smear & my doctor said to do blood test in which I was diagnosed with low thyroid & then I started to take levothyroxine! This is my second week on medication! The day before I first started to take levothyroxine I had spotting which should have turned into a period but as I started taking the medication the spotting was stopped & I didn't have my periods! My lmp was December 11th, I did not have a period since then! My doctor is saying I might have pcos too which is making my periods late! So I wanted to know when will I start getting my regular periods? Doctor told me to not get pregnant for at least 4 months so we've planned to start ttc-ing from June onwards! But still I don't have any sign of my p...

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I've been on some kind of thyroid medicine for nearly ten years. Maybe two occassions where my prescription has had to be altered. They want me to come in every six months for a check up, which is one vile of blood and not even a 1/2 hour consultation. I can't afford to go that often and they just cut my refills until i set up an appointment. Is this legal or am i just going to javeto deal with this kind of thing for the restof my life. Why can't i set up an appointment when i feel the effects kicking in, i know this condition so well i can tell when things will start happening. Like the weight gain, fatigue, getting cold easy. ## Not "legal". File a complaint with your state's medical bureau. That said, have you told your Dr's office you can't afford to ...

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I went to the doctor after he ran some blood work on me, he told me that my thyroid is sluggish and prescribed me 50mcg of levothyroxine. Does this mean that I have Hypothyroidism? My mother has it and she told me that I am at risk for having it as well.I have a lot of the symptoms and that was why I went to the doctor in the first place but he doesn't explain things at all and I have been looking for a new doctor but have had no luck. Please help! Thank you in advance. ## Yes, that would be hypothyroidism, or on the verge of developing it. But it never hurts to double check by asking your doctor to be specific, or consulting another for a second opinion. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Levothyroxine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hair loss, mood swings and weigh...

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Hi! So I changed location and in the process of lookin for a new doc I ran out of my Levo. I take 50mcg a day. My appointment is not until a week from now. So I will be with no medicine for a week but I am so worried because they say to never discontinue it. When I was put in it, my thyroid level was on the low end of the normal range. I don't think is my thyroid that creates the issue but a 3-4mm pituitary tumor which was found nearly 4 years ago after the birth of my son. However, I've not had any issues or symptoms taking Levo. It has worked just fine. Now I'm am worried reading about all that can happen when you are off it! Can you please helping me with more info and options what to do! ## Hello, Tillie! How are you? Have you gotten back on our medication, yet? Being of...

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I started taking this drug about 8 weeks ago. After 6 weeks my blood was checked and levels were still high so doc increase doseage to 50 mcg's a day. This drug does effect my period. My period used to last 5 days, but since I started taking this drug, my period only last 2-3 days, plus it bleeding less. I'm really worry about it. Is this drug mess up my body? ## Have you consulted your doctor? It is possible that your period was actually running a little longer and heavier than it should, due to your thyroid issue and that the medication is now helping with it, however, only your doctor can really help you discover if that is the case. ## What levels were too high? If your doc increased your dose I suspect it was just one level, TSH. Get a copy of your results so that you know ...

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Oblong tan in color. Has L/10. Other side has M ## Mylan Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 0.125mgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat thyroid issues. The typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, my possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Pill is tan color. Oblong has L/10 one side has M ## Hello, Teri! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 125mcgs of Levothyroxine. It is used to treat thyroid disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on thyroxine 100 for 22 years but was changed to 75 4 days ago and I feel very agitated could this be withdrawel symptons ## Hello, Trotter! How are you? Oh yes, if you were taking that dose for that many years and it's suddenly lowered, it is completely normal to experience some withdrawal effects, while your body adjusts. As reported by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, headache, dizziness, chills and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small white pill with FW41 (FW then the numbers 41 underneath) on one side and just a vertical line on other, disc shaped / slightly flat and circular, approx 4mm - 5mm across in diameter ## Small white pill with FW41 (FW then the numbers 41 underneath) on the other side just line across (|) circular. Also small white pill with TC on one side C on the other ## The tablet with the FW 41 marking is listed as containing 25mcgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat thyroid disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. I'm sorry, but I've been unable to find anything on the TC C pill. Does anyone else know what it contains?

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Was taking the eltroxin , and because of palpitations ,the doctor change me to euthyrox I have 12 days taking them but still have palpitations every night and sometimes through the day , I need help please ## Hello, Bale! How are you? If you experienced such a side effect with one, it makes sense that you'd also experience it with the new one, since they both contain the same active ingredient, which is Levothyroxine. Other typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly including headache, hair loss and weight changes. However, unless there is some other problem going on, such as a heart issue, palpitations aren't usually anything to worry about. It is actually you just becoming aware of your heartbeat, when you usually aren't. In most cases, they are benign and th...

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I was tired 24/7 I couldn't do my house work without getting tired all I could do was lay down and go to the bathroom. Then back to bed again finally my doctor said I had thyroid level were low so I was put. on levothyroxine I'm loosing weight since I stRted loi . Now I do feel solo much better I feel normal now but I'm loosening weight is that normal ## Hello, Delia! How are you? Yes, it does cause weight loss in some people that take it, though it isn't very common, as reported by the FDA. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hair loss. I'm very glad that your feeling better. How much weight have you lost?

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To all of you: Besides myself , my mother-law and three friends have Hypothyroidism. My mother n law was so over active, she had it remove. She is on "The MAX." dose of this medicine AND "JUST FINE!" (Never sick) In total myself, her and 3 other people take Lev! NONE OF US have any of the above happen. However, Before I found out, I was hypo, there was the main issues 1) Depressed, 2) Anxiety Attacks, 3) Constipation, 4) No energy. Plus, I "Always needed a nap daily, after work." 5) My hands and feet were always cold and 6) FELT DETACTHED like DP OR DR , more D.R. (Derealization) Lastly I was losing hair, more than normal. A doctor did a T3&T4 (just to make sure it wasn't my thyroid being so low) and it was! I started medicine in 2003, and I stopped Spring 2

After taking lev for over twenty yrs thyroid got out of control over active. Took 88 mg for month then down 75 for month had blood work put on 50. Been one week feel real good two or three days then forth day nervous how ## Hello, Connie! How are you? It can take a week or so, before you start to feel the effects of your dose being lowered, so that can be normal. As listed by the FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It was nice of you to reply. All anxious and restless gone just be glad when body quivers, and nervousness which only happens few times. Its been ten days on 50 mg and i do feel better than i have in long time. Ill wait two more weeks for better results thanks ## Just reduced my thyroid medication after 5 yea...

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Where can I go to get an annual exam for levothyroxine ## Hi you can go to your primary care Dr for this test and ask him to check your thyroid you could have under active thyroid or over active thyroid you would know by a simple blood test.good luck! ## If you'd like to get thyroxine testing done you can google HealthCheckUSA. They partner with labs around the country to do thyroid and other lab tests without a doctor's order. These are accredited labs - the one near me is in the building next to the local hospital. I don't know if insurance covers tests done this way- I just paid for my mom's when she was here because I was worried and didn't want to wait for anything. After getting a blood draw, you can just go to the HealthCheckUSA website, type in your login inf...

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