Thyroid Forums (Page 23)

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 m 28 yrs old.I had visited the doc for disturbance in menstural cycle for the first time and have been prescribed to take thronorm 25 for 3 mnths. I have been asked for testing of Thyroid nd s prolactin which resulted in TSH-6.8ulU/ml nd prolactin -43.9ng/ml.Can my tsh level be controlled and what does prolactin level depict.does it have any effect on getting pregnant. ## Wife tsh level is 11.9, is it difficult to get pregnant ## i have the prolactin hormone 6.8.what happens with this range?

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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 found a small dark blue pill with a D on half the from and a P on the other half ## Hi Sally, The closest match I've found based on the description provided, is Levoxyl (Levothyroxine sodium) 0.137 mcg. It is a blue pill, kind of an odd shape- like a diamond/oval with the imprint Levoxyl on one side and dp |137 on the other. This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. Manufacturer: King Pharmaceuticals Inc. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Levothyroxine Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## I have found a small blue diamond shaped pill with only a D imprinted on one side and nothing on the other. Can anyone tell me what kind...

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I have reached my menopause around 4- 5 years back.Now after advising some laboratory blood tests, I am prescribed Carni Q tablets, Chrominac A Climacter gel tabs besides others. I read somewhere that Carni Q is given to males.Please let me know the benefits of these 3 drugs for me. ## Hi mam dis is jayanthy m having thyroid m 3 year old married. i need children. My doctor ask me to take Chrominac - A tablet.

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My mom is taking this pill and I don't remember what its for. She is very tired since I discovered 2 of these pills in her daily pill box which the nurse comes to the house and fills for her. thank you ## Hello, Karen! How is your mom? This is a 75mcg Unithroid tablet that's used to treat thyroid disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My thyroxine has just been increased from 150 to 200 mg per day just over three weeks ago I now have full on body aches I had thyroid cancer 12 yrs ago and had my thyroid removed Could the increase be the reason for aches ## Hello, Leanne! How are you? Yes, it could be due to the dosage increase. Anytime the dosage is raised, you will most likely experience more side effects from it. Others may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Hi. Can someone help me identify a pill with TCL 023 imprinted on it? The name of the medication is simply Thyroid but I would like to find out what is in it, who makes it, is it time release or immediate release, etc.? Thanks for the help. ## Hello, Sonia! How are you? That is exactly what it contains, desiccated thyroid, 120mg of animal origin. It is regular release and manufactured by Rugby. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Is THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) level of 0.02 mciu/ml normal? Is this low? ## Hello, Jim2train! How are you? That is considered slightly low, the current ranges list normal as being 0.3 to 3. What has your doctor said about it? Have they presented you with treatment options?

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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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Can someone please help. I was prescribed cytomel 100mcg. I am feeling terrible. Can someone please help. I also take 100mcg synthroid. I have a headache and feel sick. Thank you. ## Hello, Based on my research there are no negative drug interactions found between Cytomel and Synthroid. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. What side effects have you been experiencing? Learn More: Cytomel Details Learn More: Synthroid Details ## 100mcg is a big dose, ## Yes, I know it's been awhile, but just in case you were still feeling bad... 4 Possibilities: Too much medication (probably the Cytomel) OR Not enough medication (probably the Synthroid) OR The ratio of Synthroid...

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I have a simple question. Should the Thyroid tests namely, TSH,T3 and T4 done on an empty stomach? Our GP says that the test should be done at least 12 hours after the last food intake. Whereas the technicians at the diagnostic lab said no such restriction is there and the test could be anytime. Who is correct?

I'm planning to get pregnant. But I have this thyroid problem. Last time I had checked it became better. So doctor less my power of tablet. Now I'm using THYRONORM 25mcg tablet. Is this tablet will affect my chance of pregnancy. Please let me know the answer as soon as possible. It would be more useful to me. Thank you. ## Coool

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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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