Hypothyroidism Questions (Page 6)

I've been on levothyroxine for 3 months and I'm losing hair extremely bad. Is this the medication?

Do I need certain supplements? I'm very concerned. My scalp is visible.

How does NP Thyroid compare to Nature-Throid and WP Thyroid?

I have taken Nature-throid for years, but it is on backorder, and my last refill was with WP Thyroid which is made by RLC labs, and so is Nature-Throid made by RLC. I can't say that I am satisfied with the results of WP Thyroid. I have read that both of them, the new "reformulated"... read more

Low dose lithium as effective as high dose?

The common lithium doses currently given daily for bipolar disorder (1200 mg) may be too high and in long-term prescription causing renal tube damage, hypothyroidism, cardiac disturbance, and the common lithium carbonate side effects. If low doses from 150 mg to 300 mg have a good stabilizing... read more

I take Synthroid/ I have all the side effects listed vomiting, diarrhea, muscle, cramps, sweating?

Pantoprazole and Tirosint?

I take pantoprazole for serious reflux/GERD. I also take Tirosint for hypothyroidism first thing in the morning. One pharmacist told me that I should wait 4 hours to take the pantoprazole after taking the Tirosint. Another said that it is not an antacid and can be taken 30 minutes apart (Tirosint... read more

What is recommended spacing between medication dosing?

What is the recommended spacing between amlodipine and Eliquis dosing? What is recommended spacing of Synthroid and Eliquis, and famciclovir?

Is hypothyroidism considered an autoimmune disease?

Am needing information as to hypothyroidism. Is it considered an autoimmune disease?

Complicated meds schedule?

I have to take the following meds: Palbociclib, letrozole, denosumab, levothyroxine 100mcg, liothyronine (twice daily) symbicort, calcium carbonate, and chondroitin/glucosamine and have a fungal ear infection. I’d just worked out a dosing schedule and now have to add in disopyramide 3x100g... read more

Levothyroxine - For 2.5 years I have developed hypothyroidism. Current physician PCP, has me…

... on a 100 Mg dose. I have gained 40 lbs .I may have to se an endocrinologist? Or, the dose needs to be increased. I’m on the Mediterranean diet and I should not be gaining weight. I go to gym 3 days per week for 2/2.5 hours, eat twice per day and continue to gain, my A1C is climbing, pre... read more

Does my mother's PCP know what she is doing?

Why would my mother's PCP increase her dosage of levothyroxine which is prescribed to her for underactive thyroid if her thyroid hormone levels measured high? I'm no doctor but it's my understanding that levothyroxine increases levels of the thyroid hormone so why would someone need... read more

Best time to take levothyroxine if exercising in the morning?

I want to exercise in the morning, I used to do this fasted but I don't feel great and would prefer to eat something light before workout. However, I can't eat anything for an hour after taking Levothyroxine. I've tried the last couple of nights taking at night time 2 hours after... read more

What could cause an increase in TSH levels?

My TSH level is 9.43 and I am on Levothyroxine .125

Phentermine/topiramate - When do you take Phentermine, Topiramate and Synthroid?

I am 46 year old 5’4 and I weigh 208 lbs. After having our child, I had gained over 100lbs. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto and Hypothyroidism. My thyroid was controlled for awhile but this year my thyroid has been uncontrollable. I am taking Synthroid (brand) 137mg. Two weeks ago, I... read more

Can I get some clarification on foods to avoid with Synthroid?

I have just started taking Synthroid. I have read a lot of helpful information regarding foods to avoid and when it is okay to eat them but even so, I am a little unclear on a couple of things. First of all, I usually have a smoothie with almond milk in the morning. The almond milk has added... read more

What is taken into consideration when prescribing levothyroxine?

I've been taking this medication 2 weeks and my original symptoms have came back after going away after 10 days. My voice has become hoarse once again and tired all the time once more..