Experiences with

Synthroid

Synthroid does have a small effect on bone density, but small. I like to go with "brand" drugs since the generics are mostly made in India and don't have the right patent formula and synthroid has been around for a long time.

could taking synthroid at same time with Xanax reduce or alter absorption of synthroid. If so, what is recommended times to take apart?

I am on synthroid for so many years I’m not sure if it’s working right or not. I’ve lost unintentionally lost a lot weight, I have muscle weakness, soft nails, and a hard time sleeping.

I am confused about synthroid and armour equivalencies. Apparently 60 mg or one grain of armor is equivalent to 100 mcg of Synthroid, yet it’s also true that one grain of armour contains only 38 mcg of T4 and 9 mcg of T3. . How can it be equivalent to 100?

I asked if they had 3 containers Synthroid 50mgs. I fekt that it. was the 100s and 25mg Synthroid giving me a tiny hard rash and I was going to try all 50s. The Dr sent the prescription straight to Chemist. I picked it up as it was ready 3 days later. I looked in the bag and saw 3.

I felt 'better' on Synthroid and will ask her about all this next week at follow up. I had been on 100mcg of Synthroid, but was told that since Tirosint might be more potent because of cleaner formulation, my Rx was for 88mcg Tirosint-SOL.

I started dosage change 12-2-2014 (100mg Synthroid, 20mcg Liothyronine).

Also on Synthroid. Does anyone know how soon I should recheck thyroid levels after making the change. I know that oral EEMT can affect thyroid levels. I am feeling so much more fatigued .

i have been on 50 mcg synthroid for 3 months, been getting morning palpitations after i take my am dose. Would cutting down the dose, taking it twice a day( cut the pill in half) or taking it at night instead of morning help. Bloodwork is in range & i feel fine otherwise. Thanks

I am currently taking Urso, Synthroid, Gabapentin, and weekly Alendronate. Taking another prescription med, perhaps 2 (BP meds) more, upsets me. Any advice?

But, I do see that this can affect osteoporosis and yes, my bone density has been going down (I am 77) and I am wondering if this long time on synthroid would have made this difference. However "I" discovered the real problem.....

I am taking 175 mcg of Synthroid and main symptom is fatigue and digestive issue. I had to have emergency hernia surgery and have been having side effects from that. Would love to hear if anyone who is hypothyroid has taken sea moss with positive effect. It does have iodine in it.

She said to retest my thyroid levels in 7 weeks and the she would consider upping my dosage from 75 mcg of Synthroid. Yesterday my feet, ankles, lower legs, and wrists became swollen, as in what looks like water retention.

Do I need to take a higher dose of Synthroid or a lower dose of Synthroid. I can’t remember how that works. My T3 and T4 are within normal ranges.

I have been hypothyroid most of my life and have to take synthroid, due to a partial thyroidectomy in my twenties. I am now 69 and have recently developed a fibs. I also might have apnea; am getting a sleep study done soon...... Are either of these conditions related to a fibs??

My doctors have prescribed Levothyroxine and Synthroid for me in the past. However, both meds drastically increased my blood pressure to dangerously high levels, landing me in the hospital emergency room twice.

this is likely a silly question, but do the same rules apply to cytomel as synthroid when it comes to taking on an empty stomach? My synthroid bottle has a warning on it about not taking it with iron or magnesium and taking an hour away from food or drink. My cytomel doesn't have the same warning.

I posted back in May that my doctor increased Synthroid for the first time from 50 mcg to 75 mcg. I also take 5mcg of Liothyronine. I’ve been hypo, and positive for Hashimoto’s for about 18 years.

Should I push for synthroid and will it help control the size of my thyroid. Or should I leave well enough alone. Tia

I am taking synthroid (50 mg) for about 15 years.......after doing my own research there is an effect on bone density. I am 77 and fell and broke my wrist and as I looked at my dexa chart, the bone density has gone down and I had osteoporosis.