The only problem I have had with this drug is that lots of my hair is falling out.
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Since I have been on this I have had uncontrolable sweating. Cold sweats all day and at night I have a hard time sleeping or getting comfortale because of the sweats. I can be doing nothing and I break out into a major sweat then I get cold.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
8/13/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Doctor prescribed because my thyroid level was high
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maxiemax55 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/16/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.3
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jackie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/7/2011
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Overall rating 3.0
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i am taking levothroid 88mg after my left side of thyroid was removed my hair is falling out what kind of vitamins would help
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mrwisemike | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/1/2011
Condition: Serious Decrease in Thyroid Function
Overall rating 2.3
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about half of the side effects you list I have.
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deeva41 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/24/2011
Condition: Decreased Thyroid Function existing from Birth
Overall rating 4.7
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levothroid oral | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/6/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/19/2011
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/3/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/1/2011
Condition: Osteoporosis
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug is awesome. I love drugs.
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gibson | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/30/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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this medication works for me
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Erica_kay | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/2/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.3
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My whole life I suffered from always being cold, thin hair, brittle nails, etc all signs of under-active thyroid. In 2000, at 17yrs old I was diagnosed. Since taking this medicine my hair has become so much prettier and thicker. I don't have brittle nails and I don't suffer from being cold as much as I used(example: being outside at 17yrs old it's about 95 degrees and I'm walking about in jeans and sweatshirt but I'm comfortable while everyone else is in tanks and shorts sweating from the heat.) My depression I battle with is nothing like it was before my TSH levels became normal with taking Synthroid. Before taking Synthroid I did have a large weight gain and once my levels reached the 'normal' correct levels for my body I lost the extra weight with very little exercise(walking 2-4 miles 3 days a week) So my overall experience with Synthroid has been good although I am young to have this issue and will have to continue to take Synthroid for the rest of my days to help maintain my health. I'll admit getting my blood work done on a regular basis isn't always the greatest, but a requirement when treating Thyroid Disease.Read More Read Less
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JWMeds | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/16/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking a very low dose for the past few years. Have also skipped this medication and have not had any adverse side affects. I would like to discontinue medication and try a natural remedy of some kind.
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Sherwood | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.3
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Overall I think I have more energy. I have only been on it for 3 months and I went from 25 to 50mcg. I do still have days where I have no energy and I wake up almost everyday feeling like I'm swollen. Especially my hands and face. That stinks being I had already gained 15 pounds before I realized I was not just "being lazy" and something was really wrong with me. Hard for a person that is very motivated and responsible. I will continue to take it and see how it goes.
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Anonymous |
4/11/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 1.3
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no effect
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MsNana | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/3/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.0
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Through research of my own, I have found I can't use horseradish, soy, black and green tea or fluoride toothpaste. I have never been told by a doctor or pharmacist that I should not use these things,which I don't understand, but the medication works much better without them.
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