Reviewer: theenlightenedone, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken Synthroid for past 10 years and it has worked miracles for me. I was first put on 25ug of Synthroid when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and since then I have regained vitality, health and well-being. My TSH, T4, T4 free levels are normal. However I have had several dose adjustments going from 25 to 50 to 75 to 100ug, which is what I am at right now. It seems like I have Has ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken Synthroid for past 10 years and it has worked miracles for me. I was first put on 25ug of Synthroid when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and since then I have regained vitality, health and well-being. My TSH, T4, T4 free levels are normal. However I have had several dose adjustments going from 25 to 50 to 75 to 100ug, which is what I am at right now. It seems like I have Hashimoto Throiditis and my thyroid glands are giving up gradually. I have been taking other medications as well (not together though) and haven't noticed any adverse reactions. I have made following observations though: 1. Taking it early morning in empty stomach with full glass of water is more effective. 2. Don't take it with other medications. Wait at least 1hr. 3. The generic substitute for Synthroid, Levothyroxine doesn't work the same way as Synthroid although FDA claims they are bio-equivalent. Various makes of Thyroxine have different effectiveness, so they cannot be substituted for same dosage. Dosage need to be titrated by using TSH, T4 tests and once set don't change the brand name. 4. Also I have found although your TSH and T4 levels are fine, you might not feel everything is right if you switch to different brand.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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WARNING: This medication contains gluten! I also have RA, and every time I've been put on Synthroid (usually when a thyroid drug I was taking was discontinued) I've had RA flare-ups. My insurance put me on Synthroid when Levoxyl was discontinued. I called my doctor after experiencing severe pain and arthritis symptoms. She told me Synthroid is her least favorite drug, because it's loaded with ... Show Full Comment

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WARNING: This medication contains gluten! I also have RA, and every time I've been put on Synthroid (usually when a thyroid drug I was taking was discontinued) I've had RA flare-ups. My insurance put me on Synthroid when Levoxyl was discontinued. I called my doctor after experiencing severe pain and arthritis symptoms. She told me Synthroid is her least favorite drug, because it's loaded with fillers. I asked, "Does it possibly contain gluten?" (to which I have an allergy). She advised me that gluten is used as one of the fillers. I find it ludicrous that the makers of medications do not label them as containing gluten, when so many people suffer with Celiac or gluten sensitivities - especially people with autoimmune thyroid conditions.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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itching,joint pain, sleeping problems muscle weakness tiredness,

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itching,joint pain, sleeping problems muscle weakness tiredness,
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Palpations, weakness, sometimes extreme leg weakness. If dosage isn't correct, loss of hair, dry skin.

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Palpations, weakness, sometimes extreme leg weakness. If dosage isn't correct, loss of hair, dry skin.
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Reviewer: maddyness, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I just switched from generic brand to synthroid~it tastes just like a sugar pill as I can chew it and I am becoming more and more tired as each day goes by.

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I just switched from generic brand to synthroid~it tastes just like a sugar pill as I can chew it and I am becoming more and more tired as each day goes by.
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