Thyroid Forums (Page 27)

Hello doctor I'm 28 years old in my 13th week of 1st pregnancy. My doc has advised me to take gestin 5 mg tablets thrice a day. I was taking hcg5000 injections before twice a week. I just wanted to know the reason for high dose of gestin and any side effects I should expect. And just borderline thyroid. Rest I'm healthy. ## Hi, Aditi! How are you? Gestin contains a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone, which is vital to a healthy pregnancy and being able to carry a baby to full term. Thus, your doctor is just trying to ensure that you have enough of it to carry the baby for the full 9 months. Side effects may include nausea, headache, mood swings and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? Are there any other questions or concerns? ## hai, I am having pregnan...

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Plz can some1 give a simple answer as I don't understand much of what's being said n would love to no before I take them ## Hi, Cinderella! Have they been prescribed for you by your doctor? Levothyroxine is used to threat thyroid disorders and is not intended to be used to aid in weight loss. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. I could help you more if I had some idea of what you're treating or not treating. ## Hi, I take 50mcg 3 times a week and 75mcg 4 times a week, what will happen if I take just 100mcg daily on "levothyroxine sodium tablets"

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Found an orange oval caplet in my house. Capital M on one side, L 4 separated by a score line on the other. What is it? ## Hello, Danny! How are you? This tablet contains 25mcgs of Levothyroxine, it's used to treat thyroid disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hair loss. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I am a 36 yr old female. I started noticing hair loss and brain fog about 2 years ago. I finally had my thyroid tested and Dr said it was on low end of normal so prescribed 25 levothyroxine. No change in symptoms so increased to 50 things seemed to become more stable. Then retested about a month ago and increased me to 75. Have been feeling really weird in my head, like my head is floating/just off, hard to describe plus hair loss got worse. Dr said to go back to 50. My question is...is there something natural I can take instead of prescription drugs. I feel like my symptoms are not that horrible that I want to be on meds forever but there is so much confusing info/products out there its hard to know what is safe. Don't have any issues with energy or weight. I exercise daily. ##...

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Hi, Im 15 and have been taking Levothyroxine 50mcg for over 3 years. When my doctor first old me that my thyroid was not working properly he said that it was overactive, he said something about it being at either 5 or 500. I'm not really sure. I do know that levithyroxine is for underactive thyroid though so I assume he meant I had an underactive and not overactive. I have several aunts that are on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid glands. I was told when I first started the medicine that I would lose weight when my thyroif began working properly. I have only gained weight since than. My doctor didn't really tell me how to take the medicine or what to take with it or really anything about it. The only thing he said was to take it in the morning before school. He has only che...

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I have been taking tyhroxine for 20 years , my gp made and error and lowere my tyhroxine to 125mg from 250mg . in between this time I started appearing a rash . I went for a blood test and my level was underactive so I went back on 250g. Ilater I went for another blood test and it was borderline overactive I reduced it again to 200 mg and now I have a full blown rash burning itching blotchy.i had a skin biopsy which came back inflamed but there not sure of the cause one possibility is a drug reaction ,,, I cant see it being tyhroxine if I have been on this drug for 20 yers with no problem plese help thanks ## Hello, Sandysan! Sorry about the problem that you're having. But actually, yes it could be the medication. Regardless of how long you've been taking something, our bodies c...

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was on levoxyl 18 years, got put on leothyrovxine, side effects after 2weeks, heart palpitations, changed to synthyroid 2 days ago ,still some heart palp, levels normal, any one similar experience, hoping synthyroid will help only taking brand name dr said maybe I cant take gemeric ## Hi, Mary! Are you feeling any better? Some people do have problems with the generics and can't take them. Learn more Synthroid details here. Has your doctor written your prescription to designate that you must have the brand name? ## I was on the levoxyl for twenty years and am a diabetic with cancer that has been in remission. I cannot take the Synthroid. Afterck doing much research through other blogs I am currently taking the Sandoz levothyroxine. Hope Pfizer quickens the process of reformulating. A...

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I am scheduled for a surgery next week, a surgery unrelated to my thyroid. I have read somewhere the dosage of desiccated thyroid should be temporarily reduced in times of stress. Can anyone advise me of exactly how this should be done? ## Hi 63roses, With any prescription medication, it is usually advised that one speak with a doctor before making any changes to the dosage. If you aren't able to see your doctor I would just be sure to tell your surgeon (and nurses) that you are taking the desiccated thyroid medication, before your surgery. There is a chance you may need to stop using the medication for a short amount of time. I imagine that your surgeon will be able to give you some instructions if need be. Does anyone else have information to add regarding this topic?

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I need to know if I can use thyroxine 75 mcg and coveram 5 mg together? Are there any side effects? ## I didn't find any listed interactions from using these medications together, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter items. Thyroxine contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine and its side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, appetite changes and weight changes. Learn more: Coveram contains the active ingredients Perindopril and Amlodipine, it is commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and low blood pressure. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## thyroxine 75 is used to control thyriod it is cons...

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Going on the 50 wasn't too bad,,just mild anxiety. Then on 75mcg, I started to feel fluttery around my heart, and a bit panicky.I wrote my doctor and told her I wouldn;t continue on the two alterating. I would jut be able to take the 50mcg,as I was going out of the country on a tripand needed to feel peaceful.So , on my own, I took the 50mcg for about three weeks....still had constant uneasy, jittery feeling,,,so I went off all;;on my own.three weeks ago. Still fee a bit jittery,and 'fluttery' like butterflies in the stomach. How long will these symptoms last? Am I in withdrawl from withdrawing too fast? I plan to see my doctor soon ## It's difficult to say, but yes that could be it. The changing of doses kind of had your hormones wavering, then you stopped taking it, wh...

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ive never felt the same since starting levothyroxine,it actualy gives me all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid,for the 1st time in 7yrs i stopped taking it,all the underactive symptoms went,my hair and skin went back to normal,i felt great,the only problem i got was the rushing feeling in my throat and felt like my heart was beating hard,not a nice feeling,makes it hard to fall asleep,im thinking that was the thyroid struggling to work?!!,anyway,woke up this morning and facialy i looked terrible,flat skin and wrinkled around the eyes,im totaly confused,this thyroid thing drives me crazy trying to work it out. ## Hi, Lesley! Sorry about the problems that you're having. How often is your doctor doing blood work to check your thyroid hormone levels? Learn more Levothyroxine detail...

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So I am at my wits end here. Last year I was diagnosed hypothyroid after my TSH was at 3.4 and was instantly put on 50 mcg of levothyroxine. Ever since around that time, I had crazy bouts of vertigo and dizziness, hot flashes, heart palpitations, high blood pressure (never had that before), terrible migraines calves are cramping and I have had pretty much ever test done known to man. MRI with contrast was normal, Echo was normal, Holter monitor was normal, ENT VNG test was normal, chest xray normal, various of blood tests done (most showing how unstable my TSH numbers are)now I am having a tilt table test done because they think its due to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia!!! I have been practically bed ridden for the past 3 months. Lost my job due to the fact all these symptoms are so b...

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what are the interactions of the drugs levothyroxine and doxycycl hyc 100mg mutual tab ## Hi, Cranky! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be sure. Learn more Doxycycline details here. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. The Doxycycline is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i started taken 50 mg levothyroxine for almost a month and for the past couple weeks i have been feeling poorly bad muscle weakness and seem more tired than before i usually excersie 3 times a wewk but i have barley had the energy to get up to go to the bathroom and the only thing thats changed is started this med. Should i call my doctor what should next step be? Thank you ## Of course you should call your doctor, it might not be the right dose for you. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. When is the last time your hormone levels were checked via a blood sample? Side effects can be normal with this medication, but it's important to be careful that it's not due to worsening of the levels of your thyroid hormone.

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why has Sandoz currently experiencing a "production" problem with their levothyroxine. Afer Levoxyl was taken away (I had taken this for twenty years and could not take Synthroid) the Sandoz worked perfectly. What is going on? ## Hi, Kat! Sorry about the problem that you're having getting your medication. However, no actual reason for the shortages have been provided. The companies aren't actually required to state that information. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. I sincerely wish I had more information for you, but I am not finding any details. There are a few articles that state it was due to some type of packaging problem, but I really don't think that explains shortages continuing for this long and affecting more than one manufacturer. Have you talked to y...

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I had 2 different pills. A white one and a pink one. I think I got them mixed up. Was suppose to take two 25mcg per day til gone. Then just one 50mcg per day. Please tell me which is which. Thank you. ## Hi, Granny! How are you? I'm sorry, but I can't tell you anything about them from just the colors, because they don't actually mean anything. Can you please post back with the markings on the tablets in question? If so, I can look them up for you to check the dosages. ## This one is pink with an M on one side and L 4 on the other. I need to know if it is 25g or 50cg of Levothroxin.

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Yes been taking this for 3 yrs have complained to my doctor about my weight gain my joints hurt and can't sleep but she doesn't seem to think the meds are the problem but all test have done come back normal for the pain and tired all the time and fatigued can this medicine be causing all my problems they just want to keep giving me medicine now want to give meds for depression to see if pain stops ready to throw all meds away except synthroid have to take it took my thyroid for cancer ## HI, Becky! Sorry about the problems that you've been having. However, the symptoms you're experiencing are actually probably caused by the Synthroid, not the Bystolic. Learn more Synthroid details here. It is actually well known to cause such symptoms in some people that take it. When wa...

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I have been on Levothyroxine for about 11 years with no problems until I was diagnosed with dry eyes about 4 years ago. I was complaining of an ache in my right eye and was given the dry eye diagnosis. As the ache continued to get worse, I finally pressed Kaiser to give me an MRI (a total of 3 now), and they found nothing to cause the ache. Finally did some research, found the eye-Levothyroxine connection and have taken myself off the med & replaced it with appropriate herbs. I feel much better, but would like to know how long the Levothyroxine will remain in my system. ## Hi, Patricia! After taking it for that many years, it's likely to take quite awhile, but there's really no accurate time frame that can be given, especially since you didn't mention the dosage. Learn m...

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I'm taken the levothyroxin for 5 year and since l start takeing then i have gained 70 pound and can loss weight. And loss of my hair and loss enery and done sleep at night i'm so tried of this problem ## Hi, Carnen! Very sorry about your being miserable. Those are well known side effects of this medication and usually persist as long as someone is taking it. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. Do you see your doctor to have your hormone levels checked regularly?

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I have celiac disease and my endo doc recently switched me from Levoxyl to Synthroid. I have read that Synthroid is not guaranteed to be gluten free. Anyone have the answer? ## They both contain the active ingredient Levothyroxine, so you really haven't been switched from one medication to another, your doctor just used a different name brand for it. As to whether or not it is gluten free, that's going to depend on which one you receive from your pharmacy. Do you know if they usually give you the name brand or a generic? Learn more Synthroid details here.

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