- Can someone please explain the purpose of this test and results 30th May 2007
... .........30 - 57
I have been taking 12 1/2 mcg Levoxyl + 3/4 gr. Armour for over a yr. now.
At first my...
- :confused: Switch from generic to Synthroid? 27th May 2007
... should stick with what's working for you. If it's Levoxyl , that is actually a brand, although some insurances ... bottle is labeled only generic levothyroxine and not Levoxyl , you can try the Synthroid and see what it does for...
- Low Ferritin Trmt-Raised Tsh? 26th May 2007
... ..I was almost feeling my old self again with the Levoxyl alone.
I have searched the net and the medical...
... dissolve because I was taking it 12 hours apart from the Levoxyl !!!...
- Levoxyl storage question 26th May 2007
... My apartment is very warm. I am concerned about my levoxyl .
Can I store it in the refrigerator? It says to ... normal room temp!
Has anyone successfully stored Levoxyl in the fridge? Other ideas? I can't have this medicine...
- Stomach issues on Synthroid 26th May 2007
... me over a year to get to 125 mcg. I now use 100 mcg levoxyl and 25 of the special compounded stuff. Soon to be ... all levoxyl , finally. Anyway, my stomach, knock wood and all that...
- Two steps forward, one step back. 25th May 2007
... )
It takes time & patience. I started .025 of Levoxyl last Sept & in March 07 Endo had me up to .150. It...
- Lap band and Hypothyroidism 23rd May 2007
... my grandmother is hypo, has been for years, is on levoxyl and weighs 110 lbs, shes never battled weight, neither...
- Hypothyroid Heart Palps 23rd May 2007
... Greetings thyroid buddies,
I've been on 112 mcg levoxyl for about 6 weeks now (I'm TT Sept 06) after experiencing ... some bad hyper symptoms on 125 mcg levoxyl (and previously adding cytomel to 125 mcg of levoxyl...
- Hives and Thyroid 21st May 2007
... started generic levothyroxine at 25 mcg and then went to Levoxyl at 75 mcg.
In May I went back for another surgery...
- taking B12 with Armour 21st May 2007
... them because they always tried to give me generic Levoxyl when I was on that, and now I'm on Armour and they...
- Any Hypo's/Hashi's have dizziness? 20th May 2007
... that I was Hypothyroid (TSH was 6.5). Started me on Levoxyl . No changes, except I got extremely exhausted for ... at times. MRI came out fine and after six weeks of Levoxyl , my blood work has come back, will not see the ENT...
- those who are hypo - what do you eat for breakfast? 20th May 2007
... 7 days a week I wake up to take my Levoxyl at 5:00 a.m. and then sleep at least an hour longer...
- pap cancer people ..help please? 19th May 2007
... took RAI four weeks after surgery. I have been on Levoxyl once I went on thyroid medication and have done well...
- do i have different symptoms to other people 19th May 2007
... took Synthroid. It reared up again when I started Levoxyl , but leveled off when I got closer to optimised.
...
... time for me. Didn't hit it :p last couple time my Levoxyl was increased :D...
- help please 19th May 2007
... I was on 50 mcg of Levoxyl and now on 75 mcg. I get aches and pains especially...
- Synthroid side effect, I think. 19th May 2007
... Oh, and I take Levoxyl and Armour – have never taken $ynthroid....
- Would like Lab Interpretation? Thanks 18th May 2007
... ago. In my last results below I was taking .175mcg Levoxyl :
TSH [INDENT][/INDENT].863 (.3-5.5)
T3 Total [INDENT...
... When you switched from .175 Levoxyl to 90 mgs Armour, you took a dose reduction. That...
... read about Armour that it is a stronger drug than Levoxyl so I started at a lower dosage than what I should...
- Question About Synthroid (levothyroxine) 16th May 2007
... potency. Better to stay with a brand name, such as Levoxyl or Unithroid. Or even Synthroid, except that it costs...
... potency. Better to stay with a brand name, such as Levoxyl or Unithroid. Or even Synthroid, except that it costs...
- Lab Tests & Medicine 15th May 2007
... month, switched to Synthroid for 2.5 months, then to Levoxyl because I was going to a new doc, and that is what...
- but it's from P-I-G-S !!! (READ if u take Armour) 15th May 2007
... range , , ,
Though I was doing OK to pretty good on Levoxyl / Cytomel, I was SICK :) of the sleep issues that ... old me, we know a GOOD starting point! [SIZE="1"]150 Levoxyl / 25 Cytomel[/SIZE]
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... meds, I didn't HAVE sleep issues. And when I started Levoxyl last fall, the twice weekly sleep trouble reared it ... Armour work FOR me, I know a great starting point: Levoxyl 150 mcg's / some Cytomel. But in the meantime, I'd...
- SO FAR SO GOOD WITH ARMOUR 90mg 14th May 2007
... beyond comprehension)[/SIZE] I have been taking a Levoxyl & Cytomel combo - I pixX:)Xed my Osteopathic off,...
- diff. between synthroid, levoxyl and generic?...m 14th May 2007
... Better to stick with a brand name, even if it's Levoxyl . (Be aware, too, that all name brands don't work...
... Levoxyl isn't the generic for Synthroid, it's another brand ... name of the same drug. I take Levoxyl , and it happens to be cheaper than Synthroid. I can...
... Levothyroxine is the generic for Synthroid & Levoxyl , probably ALL T4 type thy-meds , , ,
My body really ... much different & preferable experience with brand Levoxyl :D...
- Deb123 and other Adrenal folks 12th May 2007
... Months later, when I was dx'd with Hashi's and put on Levoxyl , I crashed horriby. That was when my adrenals were...
- how long until meds work, and is an endo better than internist?..m 12th May 2007
... T3: 0.85 (normal 0.71-2.23)
Dr. put me on 0.05 levoxyl to start(sp?), he wants labs done in 4 weeks
Should...
... By .05, I assume you mean mg (.05 mg also = 50 mcg) Levoxyl . Your Doctor may likely increase this dose on your...
- Latest Labs: Free T3 and TSH out of range 12th May 2007
... may want to add a sm. amt of a "T4 only" med such as Levoxyl to get both of your FT's balanced.
I am taking ... grain Armour + 12 1/2 mcg [1/2 of a 25 mcg tablet] of Levoxyl ....
... may want to add a sm. amt of a "T4 only" med such as Levoxyl to get both of your FT's balanced.
I am taking ... grain Armour + 12 1/2 mcg [1/2 of a 25 mcg tablet] of Levoxyl .
Hi Shmily,
I was at 1.5 grains but was on it...
- Thyroid Antibodies and hair loss 10th May 2007
... been experiencing hair loss too. I started 50 mcg levoxyl in late Feb. My medication was upped to 75 mcg 6...
- For those who have had a TT 10th May 2007
... blockers.
6 weeks after surgery, and on 100mcg Levoxyl my TSH was 36.41 (0.34-5.6)
Obviously I was still...
- How many hypo's have a suppressed TSH? 10th May 2007
... I'm on a combo of Levoxyl & Cytomel.
TSH runs .02-.05 [SIZE="1"](have no doubt...
- New Hashi's with questions/comments 10th May 2007
... down to 3.0 or 3.5, wanted me to start with 75 mcg Levoxyl daily and come back in 3 months for labs. He said ... yet". I wake up every day at 5:00 a.m. to take my Levoxyl , then go back to sleep for an hour or more. I'm not...
... 25, then 50). When I started my current dose (75mcg Levoxyl ), which is where I will be staying for the indefinite...
- Diverman............I have a question for you or anybody else that knows 10th May 2007
... med. I am now taking 1 gr. Armour and 12 1/2 mcg Levoxyl . I feel like I am still undermnedicated and should...
- Pain meds that don't eat up thyroid hormone? 10th May 2007
... day since the surgery has been painful despite my levoxyl dosage adjustment. I feel like I want to scratch myself...
- Qestion for Midwest again 9th May 2007
... into my Thy meds RolLerCoasTeR now, taking a combo of Levoxyl & Cytomel. Though my Endo says I'm at the top of my...
- Dea4.......I have a question 9th May 2007
... grains med. I am now taking 1 gr. Armour and 12 1/2 gr Levoxyl . I feel like I am still undermedicated and should...
- ready to scream 9th May 2007
... I hate taking any prescription drugs. I smell my Levoxyl pills in the bottle and smells like poison. I can...
- 30 Min Vs. 1 hour Before Meal? Any Difference? 8th May 2007
... TT and they found papillary cancer and I've been on Levoxyl for almost 8 months and I know to take in the A.M...
- Calling All Senior Members! 5th May 2007
... thyroid, by itself does not work. Thus, I am on T4 Levoxyl , armour and cytomel. I am also on cortef and bioidentical...
- Sleep issues w/ T4 med? & other stuff 4th May 2007
... the time since I became hypo. The medicine (I take Levoxyl ) neither helped or hurt the sleep when I finally did...
... Synthroid
4/06: Armour
5/06: Cytomel
9/06: 150 mcg Levoxyl , 25 mcg Cytomel
It would be helpful if you posted...
... to send me to Endo rather than give small dose of Levoxyl my body so desperately needed. I was scared Endo would ... 06 - Jan 07: Osteopathic, Dr#3, put me on 25 mcg's Levoxyl , gradually working his way up to 100 mcg's w/ 50 mcg ... my meds were upside-down. So he changed me to 150 Levoxyl / 25 mcg's Cytomel. Within a few days, I could feel ... say that we could reduce my Cytomel & increase my Levoxyl as I'd like to see how I feel mid range. He says no ... when I was taking only Cytomel. And returned when Levoxyl was introduced in Sept 06. Yes, everyone has trouble...
... When I got in the 1 range sleep goes out the door. Levoxyl gave me really bad headaches, Armour worked great...
... seem to be feeling your best right now on the 150 mcg Levoxyl and 25 mcg Cytomel. That's your best piece of history...
- Hypothyroidism lady wanting to join you all 3rd May 2007
... nice to have you here.I am hypothyroid and taking Levoxyl 200 mcg.I have a solid nodule that was discovered...
- Vickie - I am here 3rd May 2007
... put on synthroid. There are two other name brands - levoxyl or something like that and another one - can't for...
- Thyrogen--Full Body Scan 2nd May 2007
... advised me to go for TT. Had RAI after and have been on Levoxyl 137mcg. Doing fine. My endo schedules Thyrogen Full...
- High Cortisol Level 2nd May 2007
... meds after TT in Sept 06. I'm currently on 112 mcg levoxyl since April 14. I was on 125 mcg (after abandoning...
- Anyone else sensitive to Thyroxine increases 1st May 2007
... I've only taken two T4 meds: Levothyroxine & Levoxyl .
I had horrid side effect on thyroxine: insomnia ... t notice the anxiety at all. But I take a combo of Levoxyl [SIZE="1"]<<~150 and 25 mcg's~>>[/SIZE] Cytomel, so...
- For Bookishmomma 1st May 2007
... who also have Hashimoto's that are on Synthroid or Levoxyl for 10 years or so and doing great--I never would...
- med change causes depression 28th April 2007
... i have hashi's and have been on the same dose of levoxyl for years. i had my annual test in march and it showed...
- Your dose of synthroid? 26th April 2007
... little different :)
Currently I take 150mcg's of Levoxyl and 25 mcg's of Cytomel. I'm not quite done with the...
- Question about thyroid/quitting smoking 26th April 2007
... when my test came back a little hyper. i was taking levoxyl 150mcgs every day. now i take 150mcgs 6 days and 75mgs...
- Good news! 24th April 2007
... I saw my endocrinologist today and after being on Levoxyl 75 mcg for two months, my TSH is 1.05 and my Free...
- Very Low TSH after 2 Months 24th April 2007
... all the Cytomel and see how you feel.
I take a Levoxyl & Cytomel combo and my TSH is always low like that...
- Questions Regarding Replacement Therapy. 23rd April 2007
... to an OK amount for me, everytime they increased my Levoxyl around weeks 3-5 were a time of HIGH anxiety.
I...
- Not sure what to do w/ depression 20th April 2007
... is not causing my depression and anxiety. i take levoxyl for the hashi's and buspar for the anxiety. do not...
- Help with lab results? 19th April 2007
... starting out. I have been on Armour plus small amount of Levoxyl for over a yr. and finally my TSH is rising a little...
- Typical Doctor! 19th April 2007
... March 07 - Endo cut Cytomel to 25 mcg's and increased Levoxyl to 150 mcg's. Being ABLE to function past 5:30 p.m...
- Question about Labs! Please Help! 18th April 2007
... thyroid was slightly enlarged, that I would do well on Levoxyl (I had not been previously medicated). Of course she ... fluctuate that much naturally? She's keeping me on the Levoxyl (75mcg) for the 6-8 week period to see if my thyroid...
... by laboratory for those.
At what point was the Levoxyl prescribed? After the TSH of 1 or before? If before...
... Thanks for your response, ErinBeth!
The Levoxyl was prescribed based on the previous two lab results ... normal and a "good value".
She's keeping me on the Levoxyl because of the enlargement of the thyroid, though...
- Thyroid & Muscle And Joint Pain 18th April 2007
... meds for at least 15 years. i was taking 150mcgs of levoxyl and had been for at least 3 years. my level in march...
- so upset 14th April 2007
... 1 because of similar symptoms) and has reduced my levoxyl from 125 mcg to 112 mcg. I skipped taking meds yesterday...
- Oh my gosh! 13th April 2007
... feeling better....I took Unithroid, Synthroid, and Levoxyl and felt horrible on those, not to mention 25 mcg...
- Generic vs. Brand in Elevated TSH 13th April 2007
... should compare prices of the other name brands, such as Levoxyl , Unithroid, or Levothroid... choose one and stick...
... should compare prices of the other name brands, such as Levoxyl , Unithroid, or Levothroid... choose one and stick...
- Thyrolar out of production (again) 12th April 2007
... too fast.
I am now on 3/4 gr. Armour + 12 1/2 mcg Levoxyl and my free T's are low normal and I can't seem to...
- Fatigue, puffy eyes, back pain - anyone else? 9th April 2007
... me positive for Hashi's.
i have been on 50 mcg of Levoxyl but it has done nothing for me...so i am going to...
- Mental Health and Thyroid ANY ANSWERS? 9th April 2007
... perimenopause. they can all affect each other. i take levoxyl and buspar. still not quite right but manageble....
- Hypo or Hashi people DX'ed with TSH less than 5 9th April 2007
... showed my result as 0.18. so i have to cut down on my levoxyl until may when i have my blood tested again.. this...
... still question whether i have thyroid issues. i take levoxyl 100 for the past 6 months. Overall I feel better...
- dr is incressing my dose of synthyrold 9th April 2007
... reduced my meds due to my latest test. i take 150mcg of levoxyl 6 days a week and 75 on sunday. this has happened...
... generally didn't feel well. After a while she switched to Levoxyl and did much better....
- thyroid and depression 9th April 2007
... so the hormones are going nuts. i have been on levoxyl 150mgs for years. last month my tests came back that...
- have you heard of this regarding hypo 8th April 2007
... feeling normal I remained on 100 mg of synthrod or levoxyl for the past 6 years.
Lately, I'm experiencing my ... do have hypothyroid and require more than 50 mg of levoxyl .
I got so desperate I ordered online a med from Turkey ... that's supposed to be levoxyl . Anyone heard of it? called levothroid 100 mcg...
- Hi Reece - question 8th April 2007
... Reece
I'm TT Sept 06 - I was previously on 125 mcg levoxyl , 10 mcg cytomel, had panic, fast heartbeat, shortness ... of breath and reduced to 125 mcg levoxyl and 5 mcg cytomel, continued to have hyper symptoms ... and was told to just stick with just the 125 mcg levoxyl .
Here I am 7 days off cytomel and already my hair...
- hashi hypo thyroid and at my wits end 6th April 2007
... years and never felt normal no matter what dose of levoxyl i am on. i still have the symptoms of hypothyroidism...
- Hypothyroid&Drug Allergies... 3rd April 2007
... Am hypothyroid and taking Levoxyl and doing good on it.I have allergies to antibiotics...
- low FT4 3rd April 2007
... what should I do? Should I ask for a small dose of levoxyl to bring up my T4 even though my TSH is low??? I hate ... to risk asking for levoxyl when I asked to be taken off of it and switched to ... but my endo said it was because I still had some levoxyl in my system....so would that be the magic key... ... .a little levoxyl ??? I had no swelling, looked 10 years younger and...
... curious about something. You said you felt terrific on Levoxyl just before you switched to Armour. Why did you ask...
... question about why I switched....I felt AWEFUL on levoxyl alone, so I switched to Armour...there was no weining ... off of the levoxyl ....just straight to Armour....so from what my Endo...
- are these tests adequate? 3rd April 2007
... now my doc says i'm a little hyper and to reduce my levoxyl from 150mcg 7 days a week to 150mcgs 6 days and 75mcgs...
- Labs and Doc's Instructions 2nd April 2007
... fairly good run on thyroid meds. I was on 125 mcg levoxyl and 10 mcg cytomel until I suffered overdose symptoms ... second day completely off cytomel - still on 125 mcg levoxyl . I'm actually not tired, feel calmer, but also feel...
... get you to feeling right, ask if you could drop the levoxyl to 112 or even all the way down to 100 and add 5-10 ... cytomel to the lower dosage of T4. Dropping the levoxyl to 112 + 5 cytomel, may be worth a try if your current...
- Any HypoT's with weight loss secrets out there???? 1st April 2007
... feel constantly bloated and overweight.
i am on Levoxyl and have been for a few weeks but it does not seem...
... solution. I have recently lost 8 pounds, after beginning Levoxyl , so I would definitely agree with Barbara Ann that...
- Shmily 31st March 2007
... my last labs: I need to exchange the 12 1/2 mcg of Levoxyl for 1/4 grain of Armour since my FT3 is lower than ... That would put me at 1 grain of Armour Total. No, Levoxyl ) Then I need to work up to 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 gr. very...
- Are there alternatives for cytomel? 30th March 2007
... people have trouble with Synthroid.
Other T4's are Levoxyl , Levrothroid, and Unithroid.
I take Unithroid and...
- I'm going to go off of the Armour 30th March 2007
... just a little and add a little "T4 only" such as Levoxyl . That way you won't be giving up all the other good...
- Need Opinion - Graves or Hashi's???? 29th March 2007
... 4 nodules and take 3/4 gr. Armour + 12 1/2 mcg of Levoxyl . My TSH is always low normal and F T's are low normal...
