- Questions that have probably been answered! 23rd December 2005
... I am flustered. So the dr. increased my meds from Levoxyl 0.025mg,Levoxyl 0.05mg, to now Levoxyl 0.075mg. This...
- Leg and muscle weakness 21st December 2005
... have had bouts of thyroiditis. Tried a low dose of Levoxyl twice and didn't do well on it. Any thoughts???...
... get the antibodies tested if nothing else!
Also, Levoxyl may not have been the right med for you. Maybe trying...
- biondalady 17th December 2005
... front. I rrecently saw an Endo and she told me to try Levoxyl as this might make a difference. Looking for advice ... medication and if hair loss stopped -also my husband takes levoxyl and never experienced hair loss. Could this be the...
- update on me, and my moms surgery 13th December 2005
... and she's keeping my meds as is (90mg Armour, 25mg Levoxyl ) and doesn't want to see me back until April.
...
- Seniors, my new labs, can you help? :) 13th December 2005
... vacation), but I quit all that and am now on 150mcg Levoxyl and 5mcg T3 - a good 97% to 3% ratio.
I've been...
- Help with Lab results 12th December 2005
... and the DR switched my medication from Synthroid to Levoxyl due to my sensitivity to Synthroid so he was just ... sleeping and can't relax so they lowered my dose of Levoxyl . I just don't know what this Thyr Peroxidase test...
- What are my symptoms w/ my TSH level at 20.20? 10th December 2005
... the RAI treatment. Right now taking a T4 drug called levoxyl which contains 75 mcgs.
In the Sticky Archive at...
- Papillary Carcinoma 8th December 2005
... THE CANCER WENT UNDETECTED. I AM CURRENTLY TAKING LEVOXYL AND MY BLOOD LEVELS ARE VERY HIGH WHICH MY ENDO HAS...
- Hairloss 6th December 2005
... just want it to stop falling out. They started me on Levoxyl a couple of months ago but I've heard that one of ... Levoxyl 's side effects is hairloss. I can't win. The Dr ... mentioned to me last visit that if I don't tolerate Levoxyl then he'll try Armour. With the amount of hairloss...
... I had no clue that Levoxyl could cause hairloss. I've been on that RX along...
- Low temp even with hot flashes... 6th December 2005
... to 25 mcgs. When I was taking too low of a dose of levoxyl , I would have sweats at night. Right now my temp will...
- eyesight changes 5th December 2005
... going on...did I mention that I stopped taking my levoxyl . The endo prescribed a higher dose of synthroid and...
- another question on synthroid under tongue 4th December 2005
... it works well for me.
Meep, do you know if levoxyl is okay to do sublingually. Well it is actually generic ... levoxyl . I think it has a powdered sugar coating. Someone ... said that you can't do levoxyl sublingually, but thought you might know something...
- How long does it take for you to start feeling better 2nd December 2005
... My dose increase was 50 mcgs of levoxyl to 75 mcgs. Have been on this dose for 6 days....
... much better than caffiene.LOL
Holding at 75 mcgs levoxyl for another 5 weeks, and trying to endure with as...
... ) Heart palpitations are calming down.
Putting levoxyl under tongue because it seems to be absorbed better...
- levoxyl/Cytomel dosage 1st December 2005
... this illness. My question is this: I have been on Levoxyl for about
4 years starting with 25mcg and going up ... down with doses for quite
some time. My current Levoxyl dosage is .137 mcg. I was just prescribed
Cytomel...
... Is that 25mcg of cytomel on top of the levoxyl ?
If so, that's a lot. You might need it for a ... thyroid.
You need to know why you feel bad on the levoxyl . too high? too low? or is your brain and/or body...
... the morn.
and one in the mid afternoon. I take the Levoxyl first thing in the morning.
Thanks for the laughs...
... Cytomel 2 times a day. That along with my .138 of Levoxyl . I am a little
scared!! I don't want to flip out...
- Trying to get into routine taking meds 28th November 2005
... How does this sound?
Morn - Levoxyl , Paxil, L-Tyrosine (for thryroid), nulev (reflux) ... hypothyroidism and on most days all I take are my Levoxyl & Nexium. Lately that's all I've been taking. And...
- Advice on what med's to take after TT? 27th November 2005
... compare notes. My surgeon and endo will start me on Levoxyl immediately after surgery and then increase my meds ... also said he will add other meds if needed if the Levoxyl is not working alone. Are you taking any thyroid...
... days after my surgery and says he will start me on Levoxyl , but is not wedded to that if it does not work for...
- another tsh question, sorry. 26th November 2005
... to try a different medication. I felt terrible on Levoxyl after only 3 days (was having two hour hot flashes ... this new doctor, why I should take the Synthroid when Levoxyl didn't help me. She said I might have been having...
- Anyone on just Levoxyl after TT surgery? 21st November 2005
... I was on levoxyl after my surgery....it worked fine for a number of ... endo who prescribed cytomel for me along with the levoxyl . That seemed to help, but wasn't quite cutting it...
- Here we go again *rolleyes*! 19th November 2005
... up on my thyroid meds out of desperation (100mcg of Levoxyl ). I was really weak and achy too. Monday was more ... my blood drawn Thursday and I've been on 50mcg of levoxyl for 3 1/2 months. My next endo appt isn't until March...
- New Lab Report - High Reverse T3 - ???? 18th November 2005
... Hashi's in June of 04. Been on different levels of levoxyl . Currently taking .0875 (or is it 87.5) daily. Last ...
High RT3 will start T3 extended 10mg/1 daily
Levoxyl down to .075 daily
Need to be seen in 2 months...
- Need help with lab and med questions 18th November 2005
... antibodies, in May 2001. I am currently taking .075 levoxyl . I once had an increase to .088 and I felt like I...
- could someone enterpret these for me? Please? 17th November 2005
... up the cytomel to 7.5 - 10 or so and decrease your Levoxyl a little. With your current combo you are getting...
- Anyone take Cortef 17th November 2005
... put on Cortef, I was seeing an Endo. She had me on Levoxyl for my Hashimoto's, synthetic estradiol and progesterone...
- Armour verses Synthroid 16th November 2005
... anyone switched to Armour after taking Synthroid or Levoxyl . If so, did you have the same reaction to it. I ... had been on Levoxyl and had horrible hyper symptons. Shaky, jittery inside...
- Help Understanding Nodules 16th November 2005
... diagnosed with Hashimoto's two years ago and have been on Levoxyl since then. I have my labs done every six months...
- test results 16th November 2005
... Free t-4 at 1.0. referred to endo and out on 75 of levoxyl . I have been taking for 5 weeks and feel no better...
- T4 (Levothyroxine) from a compounding pharmacy 15th November 2005
... downs but not as bad as it was from taking synthroid , levoxyl , levathroid and nature throid..
Give it a shot.....
- help with labs 14th November 2005
... forgot to say I am taking .125 of levoxyl for several months....
... If it is, you'll still suffer hypo effects. OR
Levoxyl may not be the best brand for you. Not all brands...
- Could an increase in meds make me feel like this? 13th November 2005
... I've been on Levoxyl for almost a year now - TSH was about .2, FT3 about...
... I've been on Levoxyl for almost a year now - TSH was about .2, FT3 about...
- Could this be affecting my fertility?? 12th November 2005
... noticed this big of a change until I changed from Levoxyl to Synthroid.. could there be a chance that the meds...
- Hypoglysemia/ Endocrine problem? 11th November 2005
... normal range. I have also tried to take Synthroid and Levoxyl and thats when l really get sick.
You talked about...
... normal range. I have also tried to take Synthroid and Levoxyl and thats when l really get sick.
You talked about...
... how to fix it because l get worse on Synthroid and Levoxyl . I have heard about T3 and Armor. Where to go from...
- the many forms of levothyroxine 11th November 2005
... doctors. (Includes brands such as Synthroid, Unithroid, Levoxyl , levothroid, Eltroxin and others depending on where...
... Synthroid and stopped because of heart palps. Also tried Levoxyl a couple of times which really made me feel wacky...
- Taking T4 med sublingually with improvement 11th November 2005
... I am on Mylan levoxyl 50mcgs. and doc won't up my meds at the moment. About...
- What The Heck??!?? 10th November 2005
... and on..lol
Any how your dr may wanna try you on levoxyl or levothroid...
Hope you get to feeling better....
- What are the normal # ranges for TSH, FT3, & FT4? 9th November 2005
... just had my bloodwork done again. I had been taking Levoxyl 50mcg for years. I've been symptomatic and in June...
- TSH was 15! 9th November 2005
... that had taken over half of it. She has been on .5 Levoxyl for eight weeks and was convinced it was too much ... TSH was 15! What a shock. So they've upped her 1 Levoxyl and she just can't believe it. Any suggestions??...
- Help:( Test Results??? 8th November 2005
... your treatment for them? Are you on Synthroid or Levoxyl ?
I have hives as well, but haven't started on any...
- 350 mcg Synthroid and still hypo! 6th November 2005
... answer..Hmm have you tried other brands like maybe levoxyl or levathroid or perhaps having a compounding pharmacy...
- Cortisol level and T3 5th November 2005
... armour and others.
I now take 5mg cytomel and 75 levoxyl and it is working fine. Doc had me try to up the cytomel...
- for those who had 'tightness' in the throat... 4th November 2005
... shrink that gland and not the nodules.
I was on Levoxyl to shrink my gland and it worked the first 3 mos....
- Another set of #'s - doc doesn't like my TSH 3rd November 2005
... wondering if I'd have any different results if I wasn't on Levoxyl (with Cytomel just added 6 weeks ago) and maybe on...
- 19 years on levoxyl switched to armour not good lab results 2nd November 2005
... right now. I am so sorry.
You were doing good on levoxyl is that right?...
... obviously need a dose increase. Additionally, if the Levoxyl worked for you for so long, why switch now? Can't...
... Shomon book too. I had usually done pretty good on Levoxyl except last fall my tsh levels went sky high, to 12 ... with the pituitary. Would just switching back to the Levoxyl now even work? I feel real messed up....
... dreamt anyone would even look at the post. How much Levoxyl should I take at this point? My doctor looked at ... If I had been taking an equivelant of 950mcg's of levoxyl on the armour and I feel hyperthyroid but actually...
... first step should be to work your way back to the Levoxyl dose where you felt best.
It's true, lots of people...
... t agree with me. I've already started back on the Levoxyl 100 mcg per day, but haven't felt an improvement....
- Hashi's question 31st October 2005
... the nodules on my gland.
They decided to put me on Levoxyl 25 and eventually up to 50 to try and shrink my goiter...
- when do you take your medication? 30th October 2005
... of Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid, Unithroid, Levoxyl , Eltroxin, etc) is about 7 days, splittign the dose...
- Question on lab work 25th October 2005
... upon seeing my number, he told me to stop taking my Levoxyl immediately. I am hesitant to do so since last time ... Instead, he recommended that I take my 0.375 mcg of Levoxyl six days instead of seven days a week. Any thoughts...
... upon seeing my number, he told me to stop taking my Levoxyl immediately. I am hesitant to do so since last time ... Instead, he recommended that I take my 0.375 mcg of Levoxyl six days instead of seven days a week. Any thoughts...
- Question before I start 25th October 2005
... depression.
I am also on 50mcgs of t4 called generic levoxyl , and it seems to be working so far.
If you don...
- Victory! Surgery scheduled Nov. 30th 24th October 2005
... Marissamm! Glad to hear you are doing so well taking Levoxyl since that is what I will apparently be taking after ... too? How long did it take you before you had your Levoxyl at the right dose? Betsy...
- Has anyone solved the morning anxiety problem 22nd October 2005
... issues with the anxiety and depression. I had been on Levoxyl (14 yrs). I began taking cytomel with it to correct...
- Scary Night - Need Help! 22nd October 2005
... me into hypothyroidism. I started off on 100mcg of Levoxyl & over the next year increased my dosage to 200mcg...
- I Hate Doctors!!!!!! 20th October 2005
... consider T3 replacement if I do not seem to do well on Levoxyl alone. He got downright angry and told me that drugs...
... has not increased any in size since I went back on Levoxyl . His guidance completely contradicts that of the...
- 90mg Armour, 25mcg Levoxyl - suddenly tired again? 20th October 2005
... Hmm... I went on the added levoxyl on the 10th....
... She added 25mcg of levoxyl .. right now I take it with my 90mg Armour first thing...
- anyone noticed? 20th October 2005
... Cleared up a lot of symptoms. I just recently tried Levoxyl and had problems....
- Synthroid survey... are you all happy being on it? 18th October 2005
... I am on generic levoxyl , and it works well as long as I stay off the estrogen...
... Now, I've been diagnosed with Hashi's. I tried Levoxyl and felt terrible. My new endo wants me to try Synthroid ... again, but I'm debating since the Levoxyl made me feel so bad....
- Thyroid and Weight Loss 17th October 2005
... undermedicated for a while... I started off on 100mcg of Levoxyl & finally got it regulated w/ 200mcg. By that point...
- Hyperparathyroidism 13th August 2005
... when l get that.
I have tried to take synthroid, levoxyl and cytomel all made me feel worse and very quickly...
... because of the bad reactions l had with Synthroid and Levoxyl .
I guess its a good idea to be on thyroid meds with ... Cytomel and didnt react like l did to Synthroid and Levoxyl but slowley started to feel worse and emotionally...
... Meds, l went crazy when l tried to take Synthroid and Levoxyl but Cytomel was not as bad but it eventually got me...
... the same reaction to that as l did to synthroid and levoxyl . So l am still some not sure l understand everything...
- Got my big list of thyroid lab results back... 8th August 2005
... were taken on the 2nd of August. I am on 75mcg of Levoxyl and was at the time of the blood work. But two or ... Ft3 level?
Also, I was thinking about upping my Levoxyl to 100mcg. That would be the ceiling for now. I have...
- KCthy, MDA, gnp.........TT folks......... 7th August 2005
... after surgery. They started me at 100mcg I think... levoxyl . I am at 125, and hopefully getting another increase...
...
My surgeon started me immediately on 150 mcg of levoxyl . He wanted to give me synthroid, but told him I had ... been feeling pretty good on the levoxyl , so he abliged! I'm feeling pretty good on 150. I...
... before my visit....does that sound right? He raised my levoxyl to 137, I hope that gives me a bit more energy. He...
- 75mcg of Levoxyl? 7th August 2005
... anyhow, find out tomorrow. But I am taking 75mcg of Levoxyl and feel better....
- morning anxiety...how about evenings? 7th August 2005
... Haven't had a job in 5 years. Well, since being on Levoxyl 75mcg, my anxiety has gone down 25%. And since being...
- How many of you being treated with TSH below 5.0? 6th August 2005
... different docs to find the third good one. Gave me Levoxyl without checking my blood levels. she could tell i...
- back from surgery!..... 4th August 2005
... did they start you on? I was started on .150 mcg of levoxyl and was feeling full of energy until last week. I...
- What Tests Should I hope for Post TT? 4th August 2005
... t go far either.
Post op, I'm on .150 mcg of levoxyl . I felt pretty good for the first 3 weeks, but now...
- TSH of 4.1? Please help! 3rd August 2005
... I've since had a Total Thyroidectomy and been on Levoxyl since April 1.....
I'm going to post, a new question...
... TSH was 4.565 and I feel SO much better on 75mcg of Levoxyl ....
- This has gotten stupid and pathetic 2nd August 2005
... But heck, Im curious what itll be.
Also, Im on Levoxyl T4 only. 75mcg. And was given a prescription for Cytomel...
... care at this point. As long as I get a script for Levoxyl , Im cool with self-treatment....
... before meds, my pulse was 60. After being on 75mcg of Levoxyl for a month, it was 70. But my body tempature was...
- Are Total T4/T3 tests useless? 2nd August 2005
... to know or run the Total T4, Total T3 tests when on Levoxyl or similiar?...
- After surgery question? 1st August 2005
... took that long for the hormones to leave. I started levoxyl the day after surgery.
I dont know if you were hyper...
- Thyroid & alcohol tolerance? 31st July 2005
... one hour. Needless to say I feel horrible and I'm on Levoxyl .
I was so trashed last night. So, my point is ... of a tolerance. and it Hasnt changed since being on Levoxyl ....
- Does anybody else crash after trying to exercise? 29th July 2005
... stress can make it worse. I am currently on 50 mg levoxyl but am going to an endocrinoligist tommarrow....
- Nodule tenderness & electric current 28th July 2005
... body will react; 2-3 weeks after starting .050 mcg levoxyl , my pulse would get up to 120-130, but it only lasted...
... is what I have found about this. Too much T4 via Levoxyl causes me anxiety and muscles spasms. Too much Armour ... you are on, just curious to compare? I take both Levoxyl and Armour.
Any way, the problem I have with them...
- How can I loose weight! 27th July 2005
... by exhaustion!
Then, I got diagnosed and put on levoxyl (2 months later had a TT), have lost 10 lbs in 2 mo ... without food! I don't crave carbs anymore with the levoxyl (thyroxine?) replacement. As a matter of fact, I'm...
... KCThy
Unfortunate levoxyl made me sick, im currently on synthroid, i dont know...
- need advice please 26th July 2005
... I have been taking 5mcg cytomel and .075 levoxyl . I feel better, but not normal.
My dr wants me...
- How long after increase does achiness subside? 26th July 2005
... are talking about. A few weeks after I went off of Levoxyl I developed sore and aching knees, hands and feet ... routine. I probably need some thyroid meds, but the Levoxyl really put me over the edge. That was my second time...
- Effects of Levoxyl 26th July 2005
... appear that Lithium is contraindicated when taking Levoxyl . (Should be safe to take both).
Is does usually...
- dosage ??'s 26th July 2005
... I am taking 75 mcg of levoxyl and 5mcg of cytomel and am trying to figure out the...
- KCthy and all....... 25th July 2005
... ve lost 10 pounds over the last 2 months, so this levoxyl is helping my metabolism keep up - I'm thrilled!
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