Replies To: Levothyroxine side effects

worrywart says

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:02:14 -0800

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism just over a year ago. Was so happy that there was finally a reason for the tiredness and low mood that i had been feeling since my twins were born in 2005. My GP put me on 50mg levothyroxine. Then i had more blood tests and was told that my levels were normal. I felt a little better for a small time but then symptoms returned along with some new ones-including paranoia . I am convinced all the time that I have cancer and am about to drop dead! Had more blood tests and my dose was increased to 75mg. I have been on 75mg for 5 weeks now. Have good weeks and bad weeks this is a bad week. Have been experiencing the slightly drunk feeling that other people have described. Sometimes feel as thogh I may fall over at any moment. I get scared to go out in case i end up falling in the street,I sometimes feel like I am going round the bend and am just so desprate to feel 'normal' again. I find it hard to give all i want to to the people around me because I am so wrapped up in how I am feeling all the time. I also find it hard to concentrate on what people are saying to me and must come across as a complete idiot as i can't focus for long enough to have a conversation. My kids ( all four of them) have all started school now and I was really hoping to get a job and help my husband out with supporting us financially but the idea of going to work when i feel like this terrifies me. Any words of encouragement would really be appreciated, is anyone else feeling like this? x

Michelle says

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:55 -0800

I take the levothyroxine 88mg and I have been having a lot of hair loss it extreme and I want to know if anyone else had the same side effect and if you have did it ever stop coming out

Rusty says

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:38:27 -0800

I am 47 and had a complete thyroidecthomy (spelling challenged) 5 years ago. After a year on synthroid I went to Armor at 125mg rasied to 150mg after about 6 mos. I have had had pretty good luck for 4 years. Now I can't buy the Armor in proper dosage and was perscribed to 50mg of Levothyroxine for total replacement. I've gained 5 lbs in 4 weeks. My vision is blurry, I'm tired all the time and generally feel in a funk. I have continued exercise 4 days per week for 45-90 minutes on a mountain bike burning 700 - 1200 calories per ride. Anybody make this type of change from Armor to Levo?

Mary says

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:54:07 -0800

I took Levothyroxine for two months because the pharmacies were out of Armor. I had terrible charley horses and leg cramps every night. I have also lost a significant amount of hair and continue to lose it although I have been back on the Armor for a month. I don't know why anyone would willingly take this drug.

Val says

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:45:29 -0800

I was diagnosed in June w/hypothyroidism- Doc put on me on Levo. First 2 weeks - felt more alive. Then as the doses increased brain fog and dizziness kicked in. As I was raised to 75mg I started gaining weight and retaining mass water. I started having shortness of breath. So I took myself off of it. I have had 2 blood tests since then and everytime he keeps trying to put me back on it. I've decided to try natural thyroid stuff instead since he refuses to listen to my concerns and symptoms. 8 pounds in 3 weeks is a little scary.

Joyce says

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:45:32 -0800

Im glad this site exists. My daughter was diagnosis of hypothyroidism and is taking Levothyroxine now, she is 13yrs old. I wondered if anyone has experienced hair loss or damage since tahing the medication?

Dorthi says

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:59:14 -0800

I'm only 22 and I had a thyroid lobectomy in may of 09' I started to gain weight after and my whole system was trown off including my levels so I was prescribed levothyroxine in July an just not I'm getting severe headaches and I feel like I'm having a brain freeze all day long!! Should I go to name brand synthroid?? I can't believe this is what I'm going to have to deal with forever!!

Roger says

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:39:40 -0800

To All:
I am a 57 year old male and had my thyroid completely removed about 5 mths ago (pollups not cancer). I have been on Levo ever since. My current dosage is 175MCG. The only side effect I seem to have is edgyness with a little anger thrown in to make it interesting. I have noticed that I do a lot better if I exercise, power walking works really well for me and about 3 miles appears to be about perfect. When I do this everyday I have no side effects at all. If you can, try it. If I get lazy and miss a few days, the edgyness begins to come back. With no thyroid at all, this will need to be a daily regimin for the rest of my life. Might as well make the best of it.
Best of luck to all of you.

Kitten63 says

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:25:00 -0800

My meds were increased from 75 to 100 and since the increase the fuzzy, lightheaded, dizzy feeling has been here for about 2 weeks. At times, it leads to an upset stomach. Did not do this to lose weight but it has helped somewhat. Anyone have any relief for these feelings?

teetee says

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:15:57 -0800

Diane H, I am in the same situation as you are. I started a week ago on Levothyroxine with 25 MCG. I also am having problems with my vision. Also I am more tired. It seems as though I run out of breath easily. Never had that problem before I started. Also, instead of being cold like everyone has mentioned, I am the opposite. I am always hot. But, let me ask this; has anyone started to lose weight WITHOUT the side effects.

Tee tee