Reviewer: ***, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I started with 50mcg in October and was re-tested in Feb. and bumped up to 75mcg. The Dr. said it takes about 6 weeks for your body to get accustomed to the med. It does get better after time. Short waves of nervousness/anxiety, but I know that will pass and I'm scheduled to be re-tested next week. :)

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I started with 50mcg in October and was re-tested in Feb. and bumped up to 75mcg. The Dr. said it takes about 6 weeks for your body to get accustomed to the med. It does get better after time. Short waves of nervousness/anxiety, but I know that will pass and I'm scheduled to be re-tested next week. :)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been on Synthroid (75MCG) for a week and I feel like I am going crazy! Anxiety is horrible...Heart feels like it's going a mile a minute...feel like I could pass out at times...feels like I am on speed...not good. I am having this dosage changed a.s.a.p and so far my impression of this drug is not a good one. I hope it gets better once the dosage gets changed because I can't imagine living ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Synthroid (75MCG) for a week and I feel like I am going crazy! Anxiety is horrible...Heart feels like it's going a mile a minute...feel like I could pass out at times...feels like I am on speed...not good. I am having this dosage changed a.s.a.p and so far my impression of this drug is not a good one. I hope it gets better once the dosage gets changed because I can't imagine living like this...I feel like I was better off 2 weeks ago when I didn't even know I had hypothyrodism. Has anyone else experienced those feelings? Will it get better?
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Reviewer: MSCDALEX, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had the radiation treatment to kill out my thyroids so now I am in hypo stage. I have been on this medication (0.05MG)(50MCG) now for about 3 weeks and I am seeing thinning of my hair and have gained 8 lbs. My fingers and feet are slightly puffy and I am feeling less energy especially when I exercise. I know this is not the right dosage for me.I hope it will level out at some point because I am ... Show Full Comment

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I had the radiation treatment to kill out my thyroids so now I am in hypo stage. I have been on this medication (0.05MG)(50MCG) now for about 3 weeks and I am seeing thinning of my hair and have gained 8 lbs. My fingers and feet are slightly puffy and I am feeling less energy especially when I exercise. I know this is not the right dosage for me.I hope it will level out at some point because I am blowing up to fast.
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Reviewer: Jo, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Have been on 50 mcg for 4 months; TSH levels dramatically improved within first 3 months; still dealing abnormal menstrual periods[somewhat continuous bleeding]; no weight problems; no loss of hair; slight increase of energy; slight increase of dull headaches which start in the middle of the night. Overall, results have been positive. Negatively, without insurance, I have to pay out-of-pocket and ... Show Full Comment

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Have been on 50 mcg for 4 months; TSH levels dramatically improved within first 3 months; still dealing abnormal menstrual periods[somewhat continuous bleeding]; no weight problems; no loss of hair; slight increase of energy; slight increase of dull headaches which start in the middle of the night. Overall, results have been positive. Negatively, without insurance, I have to pay out-of-pocket and the price increased this month[March 2008] by $3.99 for a month supply. I'm getting used to taking it each morning at 6 A.M. with at least 9 oz. of water on an empty stomach. I wait at least 30 min. before eating.
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