User Reviews for Tirosint oral

I have tried many thyroid medications for my Hashimoto's, and I've never felt well until I switched to Tirosint. The important thing to remember is that this medication is about 25% more potent than an equivalent dose of, say, Synthroid or Levothroid. For example, 50 mcg of Tirosint would be equivalent to about 62.5 mcg of Levothroid. Keep this in mind before switching or you might end up taking too much!

I have tried all of the major brands over the last 11 years and so far this is the only thing that has worked without the side effects and for once in 11 years they do not have to keep changing the dose like they had to do for the synthroid, levothroid, armour....I feel better than I have in 11 years.

I was recently switched from Synthroid to Tirosint due to the fact that one year post thyroid removal, my tsh is at a 27.75. I already feel better, have more energy and have seen a large improvement in my overall mood. My doctor put me on a dose of 200 mcg, coming of a dose of 175 mcg of synthroid and having a extremely high tsh level. I will leave another review after my first blood draw. I hope this works!!

Took tironsint for one week because my TSH just wouldn't go low enough on synthroid. I felt awful on this drug. Terrible headaches that increased in intensity every day. Although i wanted to give it a go, I couldn't live like that.

On Tirosint about 18 months. At first very, very, pleased now much swelling in legs with thigh and buttock pain. Left leg obviously larger than right. Left knee very painful. Hair falling out, nails breaking. Not really certain it is the drug and not something else.

I was on synthroid, but decided to try tirosint after my dr agreed to switch. The first two months I felt much better, more energy, less hair loss,ect.. Then I went hyper so dr reduced dose, still hyper. Dr. reduced dose again and still do not feel good. I am giving it a little more time , then I may be going back to synthroid. BEWARE- this is STRONG stuff so keep close watch on symptoms and labs for the first 6 months or more!! It may be great for some, but others??? The jury is still out!!

Wow, I only lasted 2 days on this med, 88mcg . I started out feeling a little anxious on the first day, and the second day I had a headache that got worse as the day went on, and a fast pulse of 120! With aches in neck & shoulders. I was on synthroid 100 mcg for 20 yrs, and never had an issue once the dose was regulated. I have been experiencing itching and both endo dr and allergist dr thought it could be triggered by the sulfa dyes on the outside coating of the synthroid, as I do have an allergy to sulfa....FYI: the 50mcg has no dyes and will be calling dr today to request going to 2 tabs of that. The allergist is doing skin tests as well to see exactly what is making me itch. Like my endo but definitely not this new med.....Read More Read Less

I have been on Tirosint now for 12 days. I have chest pain, heart palps, & irregular heart rate since taking this med. I had my labs done yesterday. T3, T4 & TSH levels all came back below normal. My dr wants to switch me now to Levoxyl. I'm worried about the side effects Levoxyl will have.

allergic reaction to dyes and fillers in Synthroid. Taking gel cpas and the reactions are gone and I feel better than I have in years. awful body aches, rashes, palptations and chest discomfort are all gone, Finally soemthing w/o side effects that works!!

I started taking 88mcg of Tirosint 8 weeks ago because I was allergic to levoxythorine. I feel much better- less muscle aches and pains , a little hair loss but has started to lessen. I like this drug.

Having moved recently I had to get all new doctors. Found that my thyroid was being over treated due to changes in hormones from hysterectomy. I had been taking Armour for years and loved it. New doctor did not want to deal with trying to my numbers right on Armour so put me on Tirosint. My numbers are good but I feel tired and aching joints and my hair started falling out. Trying to find a doctor who is willing to work with me on Armour.

Been on this for over a month, only have a partial Thyroid, been on Levo for years but do not feel right tried brand Snthyroid that was the same as this Tirosint, very bad pain in joints now neck pain, can not continue on this, gone back to Levo, the only good thing I can say about this, I'm not so irritable, but be very aware this is strong stuff I took 100mcg, plus pharmacy needs 10 days to get it. You can taste it during the day, do not like it. There must be something out there that works without the side effects.Read More Read Less

I experienced swelling, irregular periods, hair falling out, and weight gain with this drug. Plus, I have been told by my doctor and pharmacist to take this on an empty stomach and not to eat for 1 hour after taking this medication which is a pain. I am calling my doctor today to get switched back to Levothyroxine.

I have only taken it for a month and I see no difference, except my sleep cycle is better. I have tried most of the others, armor, synthroid, it is too early to judge this one. All the others have just worn out and I have gained 70 lbs through the 16 years following diagnosis of hypothyroidism. I take 225 mcg a day (two tablets). I think that is a high dosage.

I am on 112, no change in weakness, may be worse,also leg cramps,now having eye problems,eye pain,pain behing eye,saw eye doctor, said this can happen with thyroid,if not on right meds.????? I am going back to synthroid, did not have any side effects with synthroid. Thyroid doctor just wanted to try me on this new product. Good luck to all.

I have been on tirosint for months, the dr. started me out at 13mg, I am now up to 50mg. I am so depressed, all I want to do is sleep, my hair is still falling out and has never stopped, I don't want to go anywhere, I am tired all the time. I do not feel like this medicine has ever helped me one bit, I am calling my dr. to make a appt. and to also let him know I am going to quit taking the tirosint. This is going on 3 years that I have had a thyroid problem and nothing seems to work. Any suggestions.?Read More Read Less

Tirosint didn't work for me. I am allergic to the dye in Synthroid so my Endo thought that this would be a good substitute for me! Wrong!!! With in 10 days I was going from squalling to fits of rage. Did not work with me at all. Do not let me discourage you though, I am hyper-sensitive to most medications.

This drug caused my feet and hands to sweel because of the sodium. I had to use and additional water pill to eliminate the swelling. Can't be sure but the first three weeks after taking it, I became very depressed and cried for 2 weeks.

I have just taken it for two days and by the evening of that second day my ankle and wrist were sore and my grip was very weak. I cannot think of anything else to blame for these pains, just because I have never had any thing like this before. I am back to my Synthroid and all ready feeling better. So, just keep an eye out for symptoms and don't ignore anything that does not feel normal...

So far this has been a good experience. They started me on this b/c brand synthroid caused horrific headaches and bad acne. So far, these items are going away with Tirosint. Drug stores have to order, but doc gave me sample. Recommend it for people who are frustrated with levo and synthroid brand. I am just hoping that within 6 weeks acne is totally clear and things are smooth. this is my 5th or 6th dose try of levo.....