User Reviews - Levothroid Oral
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Reviewer: rdupgoats, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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in the first year it worked very well for me. now the hair loss is back as well as the wieght gain, the blood work is coming back normal but i eat less than my 2year old.
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Reviewer: shesapeach, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: imwtihstitch, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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After a national backorder on Armor and an insurance issue with Synthroid, I was put on 125 mcg Levothroid. At first it was fabulous. Energy went up, nails grew, skin wasn't dried out, but after about 6 months, my nails have all broken, my skin is super dry again...but thankfully my energy is still good. I am also starting to experience excessive sweating (when working out) and my balance is way o
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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When dose increased to 50 MCG(.05MG) extreme hair loss, oily hair, bloating of face, hives, swelling ankles, insomnia.
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Reviewer: Judy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Still have a lapse in energy levels. Had thyroidectomy(partial) in 1982. Was hyper with hashimoto thyroiditis and graves disease. Extremely under weight and anxious with insomnia. Now over weight,Extremely and don'r seem to be able to get it under control.
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