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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 | 1425 |
90% |
| Hyperthyroidism | 38 |
87% |
| Graves' Disease | 37 |
89% |
| Thyroid Cancer | 33 |
94% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 25 |
100% |
Overall, 90% (1655
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Synthroid Reviews
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I have been told by several endocrynologist that the generic vs. the brand name synthriod are different in formula and to stick with the brand name for this medication.
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Since the onset of Hypothyroidism I had my meds adjuted several times. I get my blood checked twice a year just to make sure. If I feel more tired than usual it could be that my thyroid is trying to adjust levels of the hormone in my system. Menopause is a bad time to pinpoint the symptoms because some of the depression sypmtoms are the same as thyroid sypmtoms.
The meds are working but are either too much hormone or not enough. Some of us fall somewherein between.
The meds are working but are either too much hormone or not enough. Some of us fall somewherein between.
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I've only been on levothyroxine for 5 weeks, my blood test will be next week. My brain fog has disappeared though. :)
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I am having a thyroidectomy on April 1 2009, because of nodules, and theyroid is swelled and not working
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200 mcg
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I have been on Synthroid the whole time. My dosage has been adjusted many times over the years. I am on 200 mcg right now.
Working / Worked
Good, when we found the right dose. it gave me a sore throat at first.
Working / Worked
First .137mg then .125mg. I have been on this medication since January 2008. After a change in dosage my levels were normal. I had problems wih nausea never threw up but went through the day with a constant nauseous feeling. When my dosage changed I felt better. My hair is still brittle and breaks off very easily. I also get very cold all of the time I live in Nevada of all places!
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it seems to be doing well for my daughter, she was a little late on all her milestones but she's a very smart little girl, she talks and really understand most of what you say to her
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Discussions
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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]





