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(also known as Thyrax, Euthyrox, Levaxin, Eltroxin, Levothyroxine, L-thyroxine, Synthetic T4, Levothroid, Levoxyl)
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine (thyroid hormone). As the hormone is chemically in the L-form (instead of D, see chirality), it is metabolised much slower than physiological thyroid hormone, which has a shorter half-life. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hypothyroidism | 1426 |
90% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 38 |
87% |
| Graves' Disease | 37 |
89% |
| Thyroid Cancer | 33 |
94% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 25 |
100% |
Overall, 90% (1656
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Synthroid Reviews
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Diagnosed 16 years ago. Dosage stable until a few months ago, when it was increased due to high cholesterol. Higher dosage worked.
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stable on levothyroxine for about 5 years now.
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My TSH levels are now 7.64 after my dose increased to 50 mcg. I started 75 mcg and my doctor wants my levels checked again in Jan. Hopefully my TSH will be around 3 at that time.
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still tired, lots of brainfog. But that could be menopause, im almost 50....no sides - taking Synthroid, for 6 years now, works as far as losing the wieght i gained.
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No side effects, but it is very important to not take on an empty stomach.
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anxiety,annoyed alot, cotton mouth, there are more I just cant think of it right now.
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After 7 years my Dr. has had to keep changing my dosage,, got many other conditions too and my liver is not happy from all the drugs I've had to take.
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boy has this woked for me! levothroid, generic...
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I feel much better with less T-4 and adding T-3 med to it.
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Levothyroxine Works Well if taken at or B4 bedtime. All of the symptoms are gone, except a faint brain fogginess and not being able to concentrate at times. No longer Energy Lost. :>D
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LEVOTHYROXINE
Levoxyl is an excellent alternative for Levothyroxine, it's Brand name like Synthroid but it doesn't have the filler Lactose in it like Synthroid for ... [More] -
Levothyroxine & nausea
If that's the name of your drug, Thyroxine, then you should look up the manufacturer's website for side effects, or pharmasist, or your Dr. I have ... [More] -
Levoxyl
HA, the same thing happened to me, I was taking the cytomel and I felt really bad all the time. I went to the ER with a bad fever, and I was having a... [More] -
Levoxyl
I do not take Levoxyl, but I think it is just another brnad name for the drug "levothyroxine". There are several brands, Euthyrox, Levothro... [More] -
Levoxyl
Does anyone besides me take this instead of Synthroid? I don't know why I take Levoxyl instead. [More]
