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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

  • Anonymous
  • February 28, 2012

"I have found energy again, however I have noticed my full head of hair is now thinning."

9 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

4 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • 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."

5 / 10
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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."

9 / 10
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  • Sannee
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 6, 2016

"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."

6 / 10
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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"

1 / 10
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  • marpe...
  • December 5, 2011

"Is an excellent medicine. I'm good because of it!"

10 / 10
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  • jedinow
  • May 8, 2009

"No side effects, just makes me feel better once at the right dose."

10 / 10
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  • 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"

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  • 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!"

1 / 10
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  • 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."

1 / 10
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  • Nibbs
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 21, 2018

"I had peeling of the hands and a facial rash"

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  • 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"

4 / 10
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