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Levothyroxine







Levothyroxine Article Summary

Levothyroxine, Also L-thyroxine, Synthetic T4, Or 3,5,3',5'-tetraiodo-l-thyronine, Is A Synthetic Form Of Thyroxine (thyroid Hormone). The Natural Hormone Is Chemically In The L-form, As Is The Pharmaceutical Agent. Dextrothyroxine (d-thyroxine) Briefly Saw Research As An Anticholesterol Agent But Was Pulled Due To Cardiac Side-effects. the Eu Has Recently Standardized The Use Of The International Nonproprietary Name "levothyroxine" For The Drug. Common Brand Names Include Thyrax, Euthyrox, Leva ...

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Levothyroxine Is Satan
I don't feel so confused anymore. Now I know all of you are going through the same thing. My doctor put me on 50mcg of Levothyroxine about a month ago and I have gain 8 pounds! I get short-breathed and winded REALLY easily when working out. I used to go to the gym for 2 hours, now I can't make it longer than 30 minutes. I wake up ALL the time with tingly fingers because my hands have fallen asleep. I have headaches, I feel 100 times more lazy than before...and it's supposed to help your energy, not drain it. I e-mailed my doctor today, this is not making me happy. Not to mention I now have an acne type rash that burns like hell on my chin and I've always had clear skin. If this drug is supposed to make you feel better it sure as sh*t isn't working for me. I feel like a fat lazy a$$ with an itchhy burning rash on my face... stay away from this drug, that's my suggestion. :(
Thursday, 11/5/2009 10:39:36 AM  8 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Gaining Weight After Reducing Dose..
I was taking .100 of Levothyroxine and my dr. said that it was slightly over corrected...now I am taking .75 and have already gained almost 2 pounds in 5 days. I am really frustrated! My bloodwork says one thing, but my body is reacting differently...any advise? Is there a dose between .100 and .75?
Wednesday, 11/4/2009 7:25:08 AM  Post a Reply
Does Levothyroxine Cause Acne
I have been taking 25mcg for about 6 weeks and feel much better, no weight loss, but no gain. I have developed acne on my chin and around the right side of my mouth...is this a side effect? Anyone else had this happen?
Tuesday, 11/3/2009 4:37:30 PM  Post a Reply
Levothyroxine Side Effects
I was recently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I have been taking levothyroxine for almost two weeks. For the last four or five days I have had a weird feeling. It is hard to explain. I don't really feel dizzy but I get a strange feeling in my head. I guess you would describe it as a head rush. Has anyone else had this feeling and will it go away as my body adjusts to the levothyroxine?
Monday, 11/2/2009 10:54:07 AM  54 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Levothyroxine Side Effects
I had a total throdectomy 2 years ago due to thyroid cancer. I have been on 150 - 200mg Levothyroxine daily. Side effects are - now and again my heart will beat once really hard, when i wake up my hands feel numb and fingers tingle, get dizzy/drunk feelings, dry itchy skin, dry sore eyes, stomach pains and constipation. Sometimes i feel like i am turning into a hypercondreact. Does anyone else feel like this? I am due another blood test next month.
Thursday, 10/29/2009 12:24:02 PM  9 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Thyroid
im takin 75mg of synthroid an im tryin to get pregnant my doctor is tellin me to wait i have this tingling feeling in my pinky finger an gaining weight like crazy someone help
Tuesday, 10/27/2009 7:08:32 PM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Drug Strength
I was on .175 of Levothyroxine. I had a test done and the Dr. said my thyroid was too low and said I had to go up to 0.25. Is this a lower dose or a higher dose? Would it be due to high T4 levels or low T3 levels? I am confused. I've been steadly going up to the next dose each time I test. I've been at .175 for about 5 to 6 months.
Monday, 10/26/2009 6:57:38 PM  1 Reply RSS Feed for these replies
Gain Weigh With Thyroid Medication
I have been on 50 mcg of levothyroxine for 5 months and I have gained 15 pounds. My doctor tells me that it should be the opposite and that I should loose weight. Is this possible? Have any of you taking this drug has experienced the same?
Monday, 9/14/2009 9:40:21 AM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Viltilgo/high Level Thyroid
I just took a blood test and my Throid is very high I also have viltilgo and the doctor Prescribe me 75MG. Just need to know what are the side affects of this medicine.
Thursday, 9/3/2009 3:25:35 PM  Post a Reply
What's The Correct Time To Take Drug?
I've been taking Levothyroxine for a bout a month and a half because I had a hyper thyroid and had to have radation to stop my thyroid. I feel much better, but I'm scared of becoming fat. My container says, Take medication on an empty stomach 1HR before or 2-3 hours after a meal. Does this mean it's okay if I take it at 5:30 am and then go back to sleep 'til 9am? Or do I HAVE to eat exactly an hour afterwards. It's very hard to gage when I'm going to be eating or not. Often after a meal, I might still have a snack within an hour. I've never been a meal kind of person. I like to graze throughout the day. It's not like I'm as big as a cow. I'm 5'1 and 3/4'' and 101 lbs. It's very strange to go from 84 lbs. to 101 in just 2 months. I've got to go to sleep now because I just took my Levothyroxine and I'm feeling so hungry for a snack.:(
Tuesday, 8/18/2009 11:10:50 AM  7 Replies RSS Feed for these replies

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Capsule   0.013mg,  0.025mg,  0.05mg,  0.075mg,  0.125mg,  0.15mg,  0.1mg,  100mcg,  125mcg,  13mcg,  150mcg,  25mcg,  50mcg,  75mcg
Injection   0.2mg,  0.5mg
Tablet   0.010mg,  0.025mg,  0.050mg,  0.05mg,  0.075mg,  0.088mg,  0.112mg,  0.125mg,  0.137mg,  0.15mg,  0.175mg,  0.1mg,  0.2mg,  0.3mg

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