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Hi Guys, I have been on Eltroxin for 15 years. When I was prescribed, I was told to take it with breakfast and suffered all the normal side effects like hair loss, couldn't lose weight, etc. I understood this to be the medication and with all the blogs I reviewed, the problem seemed universal. 8 months ago, my pharmacist asked me when i was taking the pills. When I told him with food, he t...

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I have put on lots of weight around my stomach. I look pregnant all the time

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Nollig | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2022
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.0
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My G.P. had me on Eutroxine /Oroxine for some time but never really helped ,in fact it made me feel worse if anything so I went to a Endoc.for more advice.He decided to put me on 25mc (new formula) Eltroxine .This is only day two and I never felt worse.There is NO way I am taking this.I have had funny turns and can not function on any level.Feel weak,nausea,shakes,pressure in head and bad memeory and cognition.Not to mention less 200 dollars for the Endo.What the hell is wrong with these doctors they can’t get on top of this problem and help us.Read More Read Less

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MARIE | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/18/2020
Condition: Additional Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Overall rating 5.0
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The NEW FORMULA of ELTROXIN....I cant sleep....my skin is itching....where can i order the OLD FORMULA or why dont they do something about all the complaints....LOTS of people are complaining about the new formula

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/21/2019
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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At end of day I feel very tired and gained weight during the change to lower dose.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/19/2016
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I have been taking this product for about 10 years now and I have been getting lots of muscle cramps in my legs and back. It is becoming unbearable. Think I need to switch to Goldshield.

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Carolyn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/10/2016
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.0
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Hi Guys, I have been on Eltroxin for 15 years. When I was prescribed, I was told to take it with breakfast and suffered all the normal side effects like hair loss, couldn't lose weight, etc. I understood this to be the medication and with all the blogs I reviewed, the problem seemed universal. 8 months ago, my pharmacist asked me when i was taking the pills. When I told him with food, he told me that I should be taking it at least one hour before and one hour after food, and with a whole glass of water and at the same time every day. When I did this, along with 30 minutes cycle every day, the weight is falling off so quickly, my wardrobe can't keep up. For the hair loss, I realized it eltroxin may have contributed to it, but it was generally a lack of magnesium. I still suffer hair loss, but nowhere near what I was losing. It's really frustrating when you are prescribed this medicine that doctors aren't clearer about this - I spent 15 years being 70 lbs over weight and now I look great (because I have more energy), feel great (because I have lost so much weight) and am looking forward to losing the horrendous belly fat (which my body is working on now). Good luck, guys. Just follow the steps above with the same medication for at least 3 months and you should notice the difference. Yahoo ! Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/23/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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It's been a fine drug, I was born without a thyroid gland, was on for almost 14 years of my life (16 year old)

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Blessed | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2016
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.0
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Have taken Eltroxin for 3 weeks, seem to make me feel worse . Don't know if menopause is also affecting, playing a role in the side effects currently experiencing, My Doc advised to stop the meds. I feel worse each day..i use to be active but know everything I do seem to be such a mission, like simple tasks, walking the stairs, feels like I am falling apart. My body is constantly aching, disorientated at times, loss of hair, moods, depressed slow memory. should i go back on the meds and give it a chance??? Read More Read Less

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sunshine | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/11/2015
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.7
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Since switching to this brand I have found that my hair fall has increased, extra weight around the midrift, increase in loss of focus and concentration. I have been taking Leyothyroxine for many many years and then pharmacy switched to this brand but not at all happy, so now switching to another brand Goldshield to see if there is a difference.

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Neha | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/18/2014
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.0
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Its been 16 years I am consuming eltroxin. I started when I was 11 years old. This medicine has become my part of life and I feel am more active and less fatigue but I still have Hair loss problem which is unstappable

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eltroxin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/6/2014
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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Not sure if this is causing leg cramps and muscle aches?

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eltroxin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/22/2014
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.7
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I have put on lots of weight around my stomach. I look pregnant all the time

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/11/2014
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 2.7
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Joyce chetty | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/30/2014
Condition: Enlarged Thyroid Gland
Overall rating 3.3
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I am still tired after 10 years on treatment. I have had a thyroidectomy about 10 years ago . My dosage has been 81 mg for the past ten years. I do get tired and moody and sometimes very lonely .

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/18/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for many years with no problem

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Hypothyrodism | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/20/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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I am using this medicine past 8 years. I could maintain the TSH, T3 ,T4 well. But cholesterol level, and trygleserid level increased very high although i am controlling my food intake very minimal. Also observed mild depression after taking this medicine.

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Bobby | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.0
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I have gained at least 10 kg.in just a few weeks.I walk the dog every day & live a busy life so not a lay about. Bone pain in back feet arms .Also I have osteoarthritis & allergies . so why was I prescribed it .?

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hugh | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/14/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.7
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excessive sweating low energy trouble sleeping muscles weakness

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emily | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/17/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.0
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Rosy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/17/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.0
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I am taking 150 per day and doing well last 6 years.No side effects.

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mags | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/4/2013
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.0
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