Hypothyroidism Questions (Page 5)

Levothyroxine-induced neurological and muscular side effects?

I've been noticing some symptoms like dizziness, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, blurred vision, body tremors, and temperature dysregulation after taking my levothyroxine at 3 am every morning. Have you ever experienced anything like this? Do you happen to know why these symptoms occur? Any... read more

Does levothyroxine contain gluten?

Does levothyroxine contain gluten? My doctor told me to find out before taking this drug.

Is this dosage dangerous?

I have been prescribed .5mg of synthroid. I have been told that this is a dangerous dosage? If anyone can shed some light I would greatly appreciate it.

Which is the higher dosage of Levothyroxine 0.05mg or 50 mcg?

i was put on 0.05 mg from my doctor for hypothyroidism and my boyfriend is on 50mcg for the same thing and we where wondering which is the higher dosage.

How is synthroid (levothhyroxine) made? Where does it come from?

I have hypothyriodism and I like to know about what I am taking and I would like to know How if there is no "natural" substitute where synthroid/levothyroxine comes from.

My doc tells me it is virtually impossible to gain weight on 88mg of Levothyroxine. I am A?

What happens when one refuses to take meds for hypothyrodism? I feel certain I had this for years and went along undetected without major problems... I was terribly concerned to see that I had gain 6 pounds after using a dose of 88 mgs of Levothyroxine. I went to my doctor for a physical because I... read more

I accidentally took an extra levothyroxine pill last night?

I would like to know how long I wait until taking my usual dose of 88mcg and what to do about the blood test I will be getting in 4 more days. I am also on lithium carbonate 600 mg a day and 75 mg of seroquel at night, The pill somehow got in my pill case with the two other meds when I filled it.... read more

When to take Armour Thyroid?

When is it best to take Armour Thyroid? I have heard varied answers describing in the morning, and at night. As well as on an empty stomach or that it doesn't matter.

How long does one stay on Qsymia?

I read an article that said once you start this regiment that it is life long, but in other articles it says once you stop losing weight your doctor should start to take you off the medicine. I'm kind of in a weird spot because yes I was clinically obese, it didn't help that I have... read more

I have hypothroidism. Take levothyroxine. Can levothyroxine cause breast soreness?

Can I take synthroid 175 mcg and also linzess 145 mcg together in the morning?

I am currently taking synthroid 175 mcg in the morning on an empty stomach and then 30 minutes to an hour later take linzess 145 mcg for constipation. However, I am reading that this may reduce the effectiveness of my synthroid absorption which my doctor told me nothing about. How should these... read more

Has anyone lost weight on Levothyroxine?

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism after my TSH level was found to be 6.89 about a month ago (T3 and T4 were normal). I started on 25MCG of Levothyroxine, but on the third week I realized I was starting to feel awful. I developed feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability and I... read more

Why do I get heart palpitations when I take my levothyroxine?

I haven't taken my levothyroxine for 3 days now and the palpitations have stopped but am getting tension headaches. I just saw a nurse practitioner and she was no help what so ever even after telling her. I have low blood pressure and have been feeling tight in my back around my ribs... read more

Is synthroid a steroid?

Should 40mg dosage be tapered after 5 days of use?

I have hypothyroidism, am pre diabetic, and have osteopenia. I recently was given 20mg pills of prednisone, 2 pills daily (40mg)for contact dermatitis, possibly poison oak. My dosage of prednisone is for 5 days no tapering. My rash continues to spread though only one large blister is oozing on my... read more