Synthroid for Underactive Thyroid User Reviews (Page 4)
Synthroid has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 77 reviews for the treatment of Underactive Thyroid. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Synthroid
- Dubble...
- December 28, 2014
"I love that Synthroid has almost lowered my TSH and I'm feeling better. Though I am always hungry and eating a lot."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 6, 2015
"It allowed me to at least sleep better & I don't bruise as easy anymore...but it didn't relieve my swollen ankles, increase my energy, or start my hair to regrow."
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Levoxyl and Synthroid?
- Can I take Cytomel and Synthroid together?
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- Should you take your thyroid medication at night?
- Dano
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- May 4, 2018
"I have a hard time tolerating this medication. I have many side effects and in general do not feel as well as I used to."
- Razors...
- May 23, 2011
"I started on 25 mcg of Synthroid two weeks ago, and it has made me short-tempered. The effect is subtle, but it's there."
Are you taking this medicine?
- grann...
- August 25, 2009
"I was at Phase 3 of hypothyroidism, and 150mg a day has halted all side effects of the disease, e.g., loss of hair, nails thinning, lethargy, etc."
- Sannee
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 6, 2016
"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."
More FAQ
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- Missy...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 19, 2015
"Synthroid gave me horrible migraines, two to three a week. Nothing seemed to alleviate them except getting off of the medication"
- marpe...
- December 5, 2011
"Is an excellent medicine. I'm good because of it!"
- jedinow
- May 8, 2009
"No side effects, just makes me feel better once at the right dose."
- Pamel...
- September 27, 2017
"I don't feel it does anything. I have more headaches and insomnia. So I am telling my primary I am stopping it. If she doesn't agree I am stopping regardless"
- beca
- January 9, 2010
"I was depressed for 2 months while on this pill. As soon as I stopped taking it my depression went away. I have a prescription for Naturethroid and I really hope it works!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 26, 2022
"I have been on 25mg and I started out feeling better/more like myself. However I have had some fog/anxiety depression lately. Also have had fever and fatigue. I need to switch medicines."
- Nibbs
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 21, 2018
"I had peeling of the hands and a facial rash"
- JustMe
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 10, 2021
"I like to take this about 3 to 4 in the morning if I wake up then because of the hour requirement before I can take other meds however it gives me nightmares"
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Care guides
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- Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
- Induced Thyroid Disorders
- Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
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"I have found energy again, however I have noticed my full head of hair is now thinning."