Thyroid Forums (Page 20)

Is 270mgs a lot more than137mgs ## Hello, John! How are you? Synthroid is dosed in micrograms, not milligrams. But yes, that's almost twice the dosage. Has your doctor prescribed this amount? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss.

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I have been on Concor 2.5 for the past 5 years. My BP readings have been normal recently. Hence, I want to gradually stop this medicine. Can I reduce it to half tablet for 2 weeks and stop the medication if BP is normal. Only other medicine I am taking is Eltroxin 125 for hypothyroidism. ## Hi I have start cocnro from 2 weeks and now my bp is normal Can i stop taking concor ? Plz your assist

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Does anyone have any experience taking 50mg Synthroid and 300mg Venlaflaxine? ## Hello, Tina! How are you? I've not taken them, but I did check for any interactions or problems and it seems there are none listed, though it's always best to double check such information to be sure. Have they both been prescribed for you? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Synthroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Venlafaxine is an SNRI antidepressant and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Can anyone that's been on them chime in?

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What is Synthroid L B. Other side is. M ## Hello, Rebecca! How are you? I believe the marking you're looking at is actually M L8 and this tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, they list it as containing 0.1mg of Levothyroxine. This medication is most commonly used to treat thyroid disorders, the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can levothyroxine and furosemide be taken together? I take 88mg of Levothyroxine and 40 MG of furosemide ## From what I'm finding, the two can safely be taken together, though you may want to double check this information to be certain. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Learn more Furosemide details here. Are you new to taking these? ## DUE TO A FUNKY ODOR WHEN URINATING,GIVEN 2%vaginal cream 2xda.for 6da.total of 3x in about 1/1/2 mo. no other sympyons. i still smell A LITTLE it's not right. i am 64yrs.old and never had any thing like this? diagnosis?bacterial vaginosis. discuss! ## I take Levothyroxin 25mcg, Amlodipine 5 mg every morning and a Furosomide [every other day] Is this an okay combination.

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Has anyone taking Levothyroxine experienced eyelid swelling and leg cramps? I have been taking 50cc for a year now. First I had itching & hives and now I have eyelid swelling and leg cramps. ## Hello, Linda! How are you? What has your doctor said about this? The hives, itching and swelling sound like an allergic reaction and, if that is what is causing them, it's not going to go away. In most cases, it will just continue to get worse with repeated exposure. Typical side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss.

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i have hypothyroidism(tsh-8.3).i want to know the proper diet for me.that means what to eat or what not to eat ,in details. ## MY TSH level is 7.7.I want to know the proper diet.what to eat and what not to eat.I question can i take bread with jam? ## I have been diagnosed with Hyporthyroidism. My results showed up as 35. Is this high? I have felt extremely unwell for some time, especially with the mood swings. I am now taking 50mg of Levothyroxine and have been on it for 3 months but feel worse not better. Brain fog is very bad as is bloating. My moods are up and down and very extreme with anger and crying for no reason at all. Is my dose of levothryroxine too low? And will I have to take it for life? Thank you for your replies. ## I had my dosage increased to 50mg just before Christmas...

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I've been on levothyroxine for about 4 years supplemental to also taking Naturethroid. I've been at a stable dose of the two for two years. My old pharmacy closed about 6 months ago, so I'm not sure but I think I was getting Levoxyl there. The new pharmacy has been filling generic. I'm going to ask them to see if it's been a steady brand or not. It seemed fine, but the past 4 months I've been experiencing extreme mood swings and anxiety and depression. And then just this week intense bilateral knee pain, intolerance to cold, and constipation have returned. I had just gotten to a point where I was considering antidepressants, but when the other symptoms resurfaced it occurred to me that perhaps it is all thyroid related. It's possible that the generic had an i...

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Earlier this year, I found out I have hypothyroidism. I went to my doctor over some weird periods that would wind up doing things like not coming for three months and then bleeding nonstop for three months. I got my thyroid levels tested twice and with a final TSH of 14.5, my gyno put me on 25 mcg of Levothyroxine (she was going to do Synthroid, but since my insurance was going to expire, I asked for the generic). After being on it one month, I was retested and my TSH went down to 5.07. Doctor said it was close enough to normal and that I'd be sticking to that dose long-term, and then I got a three month supply of pills. I didn't feel different whatsoever after taking the pills, even after I'd finished off the bottle. I suppose it's good I had no side effects, but I also...

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Hi, I was just diagnosed with hasimotos today. I have been crazy lately. My emotions are out of control & I am getting anxiety attacks. I was prescribed levothyroxine 50 mcg. I would like to know how long it will take for this medication to kick in? Will it regulate me & make the anxiety go away? Will I gain weight? Any side effects? I also was diagnosed with sibo (small intestine bacteria overgrowth) I think it's all connected. It's making my immune system off. Thank you for any help, Lisa ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? There's really no way to predict how well this medication will or will not work for you. It may need to be adjusted several times over the next few months, until things balance out. Your doctor should be checking your levels after you've been takin...

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my tsh is 5.83 and taking medicine tyrox 12.5mg and want to get pregnant also...my question is it will effect on my fertility? ## Hello, Sapna! How are you? It should actually improve your fertility. Many women with thyroid problems have trouble conceiving, until they take the prescribed medication and get their TSH to a better number. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## thank you very much verwan.. I want to knw bcoz of tyroid I am not able to conceive? because my all tests are normal..and my husband too..so tyroid is the reason m not conceiving. .

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My MD just prescribed 25 mcg levothryoxine for my hypothyroidism. I am really uneasy about taking any synthetic drugs. I would like to try Armour Thyroid but he said it is harder to adjust and reserved for patients who can't tolerate levothyroxine. He advised I see another MD if I didn't want to try the levothyroxine. I'm not sure what I should do. ## Hi! My TSH is quite regularly over 100 (no joke!) Go to an endocrinologist if you can. TSH doesn't tell the whole story; you need free T4, free T3 also at the very least. And the thing about Armour thyroid being harder to adjust is BS. Armour has both T4 and T3 in it, and the endo will start you at a relatively low dose, re-check in 4-6 weeks, and adjust from there. My doctor made the same claim as yours, but I've done ...

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I take levothyroxine for thyroid. Will it hurt anything if I take extenze with my prescription? ## Hello, Russell! How are you? The FDA classifies Extenze as an herbal supplement, so in theory there shouldn't be any problem when taking it with your medication, but it has actually not been studied to be sure. You should also be made aware that Extenze has never been proven to achieve any of the claims that are made about it and, as a matter of fact, there is currently a suit from those who have bought it and found it to do nothing. Levothyroxine is used to treat thyroid disorders, its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. The best thing to do would be to check the safety of mixing them with your doctor, before taking it. ...

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i have a scrip for this med, im not sure what im taking it for! could you please tell me what this drug is used for 2 aday. ive been getting very dizzie for approx 3 months.Sheryl ## Hello, Sheryl! How are you? Do you have a thyroid condition? There is a tablet with M 19 on it that is manufactured by Centric Pharmaceuticals, which they list as containing 10mgs of Methimazole, it's sold under the name brand Northyx. It is used to treat overactive thyroid. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and joint pain.

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Dear Forum members, Yesterday I havechecked my TSH level in the blod and found to be around 9.54μIU/L. My age is 33 years now. As per my understanding increasing TSH levels decreases the T3 and T4 levels. I have also given bllod samples for estimation of T3 & T4 levels in the blood. could anyone suggest me what type of medication shall I take to bring these levels to normal stage and diet and any nutritional supplements. As on date I didnt observed any symptoms & problems in my body ## I am 53 years. My TSH level is 12. However T3 & T4 are normal. What kind of medication should I take. ## High TSH levels (if your thyroid and pituitary work properly) increase T4 production, which is converted to T3 by removing one iodine. T3 is very important, if you're a bit h...

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I believe generic thyroid hormone causes more.than swelling of legs and feet as I also believe it causes bruising and possibly blood clots. ## Hello, Marilyn! How are you? According to the side effects listed by the FDA, it has not been known to cause such issues. Its typical side effects include nausea, dizziness, hair loss and weight gain. Are you on any other medications? There are many that can cause those issues.

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small orange light orange pill. one side 513. other side , caps JSP. don't remember what it was for. ## small orange light orange pill. one side 513. other side , caps JSP. don't remember what it was for. ## This is a 25mcg Unithroid tablet, for people with Thyroid problems, it contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, hair loss and weight gain. Read more: Are there any comments or questions? ## It's Levothyroxin for interactive thyroid I think...

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Hi, I had half my thyroid removed in July. Had 3 masses that they found to be benign. After surgery doctor put me on .1 Levothyroxine. In my opinion my doctor needs to up it but he wont.. he's done blood work and says it's in normal ranges.. I don't know what to do besides go to someone else. My symptoms: no energy, tired all the time, headaches, hair loss, cold all the time, no will power to do things.. I'm just wanting some opinions on what I should do. Please I want to feel normal again. Thank you. ## Hello, Brandi! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry that you're so miserable. However, some of the symptoms you're experiencing may actually be from the medication. As listed by the FDA, Levothyroxine has been known to cause all of those symptoms and most pers...

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Hi, I've just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My levels were t4(1) and tsh (100) dr said they were bad. I have felt like I have been living on another planet to everyone else in my own bubble, no energy can't be bothered with anything. I'm constantly freezing cold. The doctor has put me on levothyroxine (100mg) and I'm just wondering how long it's going to take to start working? So glad I have stumbled across this site because it's hard to explain to people how I feel and now I feel like it's not just me. ## Hi, I know what you mean. I developed symptoms quite a while before I was diagnosed. It felt totally stupid to be freezing cold in the middle of summer, and I felt like I was loosing my mind because my brain seemed to be filled with cotton wool and I ...

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I am having hair loss.Is it because of Thyrox 12.5 ## Hello, Madhu! How are you? Yes, that can be one of the side effects of Thyrox, which is listed by the FDA as containing Levothyroxine. You may also experience nausea, weight changes and mood swings. Side effects are usually transient and should improve, as your body gets used to the medication, but you'll most likely experience a resurgence of them, whenever your dosage is raised. Is there anything else I can help with?

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