Hello, I have been using Synthroid for over ten years and find it the best to use. I have never had my dose increased as I follow the SPECIFIC directions for use. Take it at the same time every day (for me, 5 A.M.!)and on an empty stomach--for one hour. I have found, my morning coffee is fine with no cream, or half and half ; a food. I tried the generic form and it did not have the same affect...
Condition: Decreased Thyroid Function existing from Birth
Overall rating 5.0
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FancyBreez | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
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I have been on this drug for many years and still feel it is not doing what it should for me.
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lookin4info | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been taking this since January 2004 and although I've doing much better than when first diagnosed, I still continue to feel lethargic. But everytime I get bloodwork done, the results still come back the same and my regimen is never increased nor decreased.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.3
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It is a long journey until you find the correct dosage. It took me about 7 months before that happened. Plus you factor in it to get into the dr's office was another 4 wks each 8 wks she wanted me to see her to check symptoms. Was a big mess, but now I'm much better. Never realized I had problems with my thyroid until went in for my "yearly" and primary dr noticed enlarged thyroid. All I can say is be very pro-active with your diagnoses. Learn all you can about it and ASK QUESTIONS!!!
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Anonymous |
10/1/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.7
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IM on the right dosage now and i guess it is working, i dont know because I never had any symptoms.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/29/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm on the right dosage now and I feel a huge difference with so many things. I'm no longer tired all the time which is good since I have a 19 month old daughter.
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annabet | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had no problem since we got the dosage right.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Thyroid Cancer
Overall rating 4.7
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Dot | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
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