I'm worried about talking synthroid, about 4 days ago I took the generic levoxyl and I thought I was having a stroke... I was pale and very nervous trembling my heart was pounding 100 miles per hour.. I saw the doc today and she said maybe it was the generic one so she wants me to start synthroid.. I'm so scared what my reaction would be she said it was the lowest dosage .025mcg... Has anyone had any bad reactions with synthroid?
2007-03-08 10:24:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There are other generics you can try as well, perhaps Unithroid. I know a lot of people who have had good luck with that. You also could try a natural thyroid medication like Armour or Naturethroid. I started out on Levoxyl. It did nothing for my symptoms. I eventually switched to Armour and feel better than I have in years
Below is a good thyroid forum. There's lots of info there, even a message board. Also, some Armour links
2007-03-10 03:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a good message board system about thyroid drugs and issues. I also had the same reaction to Levoxyl, but I decided to stop taking it because I take bio-identical hormones. I hope it works out for you!
2007-03-08 10:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am thinking that she had you on too high of a dose. I know when my doc was adjusting my levels .... i felt like that and then they lowered them. Nothing to worry about when they find the right dose ..... synthroid is very similar to what your body makes so there are little side effects ....
2007-03-08 10:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Shine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wont take the generic...I only stick to the name brand in this case. Pharmicist have said that there is slight difference in between them. Try synthroid and see if you experience a better feeling. Please dont let your thyroid go untreated, my doc said untreated hypothyroidism can lead to irreversible heart problems.
2007-03-08 10:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by InquisitiveMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website:
www.drlowe.com
2007-03-08 10:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by pugmo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋