Thyroid Medication and Treatment Knowledge Base

Thyroid Medication and Treatment

What are the effects of taking too much synthroid?I take synthroid for hypothyroid and I know exactly what happens when I do not take it, but not when I take too much. What effects will it have on weight? It's not a diet question, I am not looking to lose any weight, I just need to know what happens over a period of time.

Synthroid? REALLY REALLY TIRED !?I'm having several situatuions, last night I posted about pimples that I have been getting since on synthroid also I feel so tired, exhausted, no energy It's terrible I never felt like this I mean I have felt tired but, I find it so hard to get out of bed and do my house chores, and I'm regularly on top of everything imagine I am a mother of 5 yr. old triplets it's terrible I need my energy specially for them. Defenitly I'm calling the Doctor today. Have you guy experienced this or is something wrong with me?

Can being off synthroid medicine for three days cause sudden depression and overeating?I haven't had depression since taking my thyroid medicine, but I forgot to take my prescription home over the weekend and now I've been three days' with out. I feel really, really down and I've been eating a lot. Will this get better once I get back on my thyroid medicine?

Is there anyone else in the world who takes 200mcg of Synthroid?I have had Hashimoto's Disease since I was 21 and doctors just keep raising my Synthroid dose...is there anyone else like this out there? I have never been at a stable dose for more than 1 year....I am still very forgetful and very nervous after I take my pill each morning. Any help is appreciated!

Thyroid medication.?My thyroid function results came back high. If I'm put on something like Synthroid, will it become easier for me to lose all the weight I've put on over the years?

Ive been off synthroid for three months now..?because I lost my health insurance. does anyone know the side effects to this and where I might be able to find some information on lack of synthroid(I was born without a thyroid.)

Do you think thyroid medication is sometimes prescribed unnecessarily?my blood test revealed minimal low thyroid and I was put on meds.I had no symptoms of low thyroid,just tested that way.

A question about synthroid weight and not having energy?Hi, I started synthroid 25mg about 2 weeks ago and the first week I had alot of energy, but this week I feel very tired and the first week as well I lost 6 pounds this week only 1 pound and I feel very exahusted, do you think the doc needs to up my dosage? Or is something wrong? I also am having symptoms I am going to get my period wich is weird cause Im soooo irregular, and thats normal for me. Should I call my doctor or are these normal reactions to the medication?

Synthroid or Levoxyl?Is there a difference if I take the generic for Hypothyroid?

Overdosing on thyroid medication...Disorder or creative weight control?I have a disorder called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, but basically its just a really complicated form of hypothyroidism (low). But the strange thing is I dont have the same symptoms. I've always been little (never broke 116, but right now I'm about 95 lbs). But when I know I'm going to be eating a lot sometimes I'll take an extra half pill to kinda boost my metabolism. Is this some kind of eating disorder or is it just creative weight control?

Should you take a different mg of synthroid every other day?My doctor has me taking a 50 mg of synthroid one day and 100 mg the next day is this normal?

Have you had bad reactions to synthroid?Hi, I'm nervous to take synthroid had levoxyl and I thought I was having a stroke, I don't want to experience that ever again I have 4 year old triplets and I need to be all I can be.. I just don't understand my doc prescribed me the lowest .025 Why did I got super hyper and nervous heart palpitations could not breath, and the worst thing I suffer from panic attacks so to get me nervous and hyper is not a good thing. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Ive been off synthroid for three months now..?because I lost my health insurance. does anyone know the side effects to this and where I might be able to find some information on lack of synthroid(I was born without a thyroid.)

Do you think thyroid medication is sometimes prescribed unnecessarily?my blood test revealed minimal low thyroid and I was put on meds.I had no symptoms of low thyroid,just tested that way.

I'm scared to take synthroid, any advise for me?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?

Does anyone know the equivalent of armour thyroid to synthroid tablets?I'm taking synthroid before and I swithced to Armour thyroid tablets.

Can I take Synthroid and a bovine supplement Thytrophin PMG made by Standard Process at the same time?I had thyroid cancer and had my thyroid totaly removed in 2000. I've been on Synthroid since then. I have been having some problems keeping my TSH down. My doctor is trying to tweak the dosage. I just went to a chiropractor who wants me to also take a bovine supplement, Thytrophin PMG, made by Standard Process. She says it'll be like I have my thyroid again. I'm skeptical. Will this interfere with my endocrinologist's results? Will it be too much and make me hyperthyroid?

When is the best time of day yo take my Thyroid medication?Have had Graves Disease and had my Thyroid removed

I am (well used to be on 112mcgs of synthroid).Has anyone ever stopped taking it? and what might happen ?112 mcgs of synthroid

I am taking the proper dose of Synthroid, but at times, my heart races.?My Synthroid levels are correct, but at any trigger my heart will race. It seems like a panic attack, but I am not anxious. If I exercise my rate stays high for hours. I really notice this during hot weather. Will Inderal helps with this? Has anyone else had this problem? I have has Grave's disease for 11 years.

Is it dangerous to take synthroid ( I do have hypothyroidism) and clenbuterol?Yeah, I know I shouldn't be taking clen anyway, but the fact remains that I am, but I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I want to know are any dangerous interactions possible. I'm thinking no because the synthroid just replaces what my body should be making naturally and I shouldn't have any problems that I wouldn't already be having, but I want to make sure. thanks. no preaching please.

When is the best time of day yo take my Thyroid medication?Have had Graves Disease and had my Thyroid removed

I have been taking Synthroid for 2 months, I got my lab results and my T4 is high. What does this mean.?My TSH is normal and T3 is normal. Does this mean I need more or less synthroid?

Synthroid compliaction..- Desperate?Mom was int he hospital, ran a TSH test which came back at 11.2 - they put her on synthroid 25mcg and with in 3-4 days she beace extemely week , it's now been over 2 weeks , they have stoped, started and noe stoped the synthroid again, as her TSH has now come back normal..

Taking Ultram (Tramadol) and Synthroid (Levothroid)? Any problems with taking both?I just started Synthroid (levothyroxin) and I have already been taking Ultram. My pharmacist and doc said I can take them together but I'm still nervous about it. I also take Imitrex and Vicodin when I get severe migraines, Klonopin if I can't sleep, is it okay to take those with Synthroid too? If I can take any or all of these with Synthroid, should I wait a certain amount of hours before or after them to take the Synthroid? Thanks!

Synthroid or generic Levothyroxine?My doctor prescribed me te generic for hypothyroidism. Someone told me that her indroconologist told her not to use the generic. Any thoughts on this?

Thyroid medication and calcium?I take cytomel and also take a calcium supplement at a different time of day. does anyone know the correlation between thyroid levels and calcium? also for awhile I thought that I did notice a difference with slight weight loss taking calcium. any one else?

Synthroid and Cortef medications?Has anyone ever taken these meds? How have they affected you? I am 27 and I think the Cortef is causing a lot of chest pain.

Is there anyone else in the world who takes 200mcg of Synthroid?I have had Hashimoto's Disease since I was 21 and doctors just keep raising my Synthroid dose...is there anyone else like this out there? I have never been at a stable dose for more than 1 year....I am still very forgetful and very nervous after I take my pill each morning. Any help is appreciated!

Synthroid or Levoxyl?Is there a difference if I take the generic for Hypothyroid?

Synthroid vs. Armour. Which works better?Have you tried both? What's the difference in dosage?

Is it normal to gain weight while taking synthroid?I have been taking synthroid for two months now and I had a couple of side effects but instead of loosing some weight I have gained is this normal?

Question on 25 mcg Synthroid verses 50 mcg Synthroid?Hi, Like 3 weeks ago my dr. did blood work on me and informed me that I have thyroid problem. Well she started me on 25 mcg synthroid the first week I felt really good I had alot of energy my all day hunger cravings stopped completely, but last week I started to slow down again and started feeling anxiety and a little depressed and some what hungry again even though it's been 2 weeks on synthroid and I have lost 10 lbs. but I'm very tired again and my menstration was about to come and it stopped I mean I got all the symptoms I was ready b-cuz I am sooo irregular and I haven't gotten it for 2 months and nothing, so I called my doctor and told what was going on and she told to start tomorrow on 50 mcg is there anything I should be aware of by upping my dosage any help would be great

Does anyone know the equivalent of armour thyroid to synthroid tablets?I'm taking synthroid before and I swithced to Armour thyroid tablets.

Too much thyroid medication?I just got diagnosed with hypothyroidism and taking .075mcgs of levothroid. it says it is generally well tolerated but for some reason I'm sweating more often and I feel very warm at night and my appetite fluctuates frequently and I'm loosing weight slowly. Is this my body adjusting or might I be on too much medicine? gonna get this checked out in a few weeks anyway.

What happens if someone who takes synthroid because they have no thyroid stops taking it?What would happen if you had your thyroid taken out and was put on synthroid by your doctor and then you stopped taking it on your own? I know someone who has done that and hasn't taken his meds for a week and I think without it and without his thyroid he could die. Help!

Synthroid medicine?you know I have a real idot doctor,,which I am trying to find another one right now.... I was taking synthroid until he mademe quit for 8 weeks to have a thyroid 2 day scan,,anyways they found a cyst on the left side and a hot/toxic nodule on the right and it diminished after 6 hours and 24 hours ,,whatever that means,,,SO should I be back on my thyroid medicine until I go see and endocrinologist.....

Whats themost you have lost on synthroid and how long?Hi,

THYROID MED. - I've been taking 200 mcgs of synthroid for about 2 yrs. Recently, My lab results showed my thythyroid level to be at .08 (instead of somewhere around 5.50). Question is, instead of increasing the 200 mcgs. of synthroid, I was told to take half the tablet - less instead of more. I still don't understand the reasoning....Can a dr. or pharmacist explain this to me? Thank you!

Synthroid or Levoxyl?Is there a difference if I take the generic for Hypothyroid?

A question about synthroid weight and not having energy?Hi, I started synthroid 25mg about 2 weeks ago and the first week I had alot of energy, but this week I feel very tired and the first week as well I lost 6 pounds this week only 1 pound and I feel very exahusted, do you think the doc needs to up my dosage? Or is something wrong? I also am having symptoms I am going to get my period wich is weird cause Im soooo irregular, and thats normal for me. Should I call my doctor or are these normal reactions to the medication?

Can synthroid cause erectile dysfunction?I am a 38 year old male with hypothyroidism I have had great results with Synthroid, but the side effects leave me unable to perform sexually. I have also tried natural thyroid replacement, no sexual side effects but do not feel good on that medication. Any man with this problem? Please reply.

Does anyone else think Synthroid doesn't completely work for them?I am just wondering if anyone else still suffers symptoms of hypothyroidism even though they are taking their medication properly and their tests are coming back in the normal range.

Do you think thyroid medication is sometimes prescribed unnecessarily?my blood test revealed minimal low thyroid and I was put on meds.I had no symptoms of low thyroid,just tested that way.

How soon after taking Synthroid for hyperthroid can you take a multiple vitamin & vitamin E is 1 hour or 2?I heard that some vitamins counteract synthroid medication if taken too soon. It is a generic brand but I"m sure I am still able to take a vitamin.

THYROID MED. - I've been taking 200 mcgs of synthroid for about 2 yrs. Recently, My lab results showed my thythyroid level to be at .08 (instead of somewhere around 5.50). Question is, instead of increasing the 200 mcgs. of synthroid, I was told to take half the tablet - less instead of more. I still don't understand the reasoning....Can a dr. or pharmacist explain this to me? Thank you!

Should a 85 yearold woman with dementia who hasbeen off her synthroid for 2yrs go back on it she has symptoms?She is in hospice, was not expected to live more than 6 mos. that was two years ago. At that time they took her off all meds including the synthroid. She is doing pretty well now, but does have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Should she be put back on now?

What's the worst thing that can happen from someone with borderline normal thyroid hormone taking synthroid?Basically if I am just bordline normal (almost low) and I take synthroid...what's are the worst things that can come from it?

Can Phentermine be taken with Synthroid?I'm experiencing weight gain after getting a total thyroidectomy in December. I've had success with weightloss in the past while taking Phentermine, but now I don't know if I can take it with the Synthroid or not.

Synthroid compliaction..- Desperate?Mom was int he hospital, ran a TSH test which came back at 11.2 - they put her on synthroid 25mcg and with in 3-4 days she beace extemely week , it's now been over 2 weeks , they have stoped, started and noe stoped the synthroid again, as her TSH has now come back normal..

Does anyone have a slightly low thyroid? And what medication do you take and how much?I have a doctors appt and he wants to put me on thyroid medication and I do not want him to overdose me.

Question on 25 mcg Synthroid verses 50 mcg Synthroid?Hi, Like 3 weeks ago my dr. did blood work on me and informed me that I have thyroid problem. Well she started me on 25 mcg synthroid the first week I felt really good I had alot of energy my all day hunger cravings stopped completely, but last week I started to slow down again and started feeling anxiety and a little depressed and some what hungry again even though it's been 2 weeks on synthroid and I have lost 10 lbs. but I'm very tired again and my menstration was about to come and it stopped I mean I got all the symptoms I was ready b-cuz I am sooo irregular and I haven't gotten it for 2 months and nothing, so I called my doctor and told what was going on and she told to start tomorrow on 50 mcg is there anything I should be aware of by upping my dosage any help would be great

Is it dangerous to take synthroid ( I do have hypothyroidism) and clenbuterol?Yeah, I know I shouldn't be taking clen anyway, but the fact remains that I am, but I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I want to know are any dangerous interactions possible. I'm thinking no because the synthroid just replaces what my body should be making naturally and I shouldn't have any problems that I wouldn't already be having, but I want to make sure. thanks. no preaching please.

What happens if you are on too high of a dose of synthroid?I am post partum hypothyroid, I had my baby 2 months ago and my DR finally started me on synthroid 3 days ago. She started me on 125MCG, I have never been on this high of a dose in the past. Always before they would start me on a low dose and then raise it as needed. Im worried that this is too high of a dose.

Should I take thyroid medication?My level is .67 ( Dr. said norm is .7 - 1.48) but my TSH is 6.94. All women in my family older than me, take synthroid, and a couple who are younger ( I am 38). .67 is not very far from .70, but the family history says I should take it.

My doctor gave me synthroid-now I am mad.?I am a PhD student and often Profs are rude and condescending to us graduate students. We complain about it to each other and smile in their faces. Since I started taking synthroid I have much more energy, but I find I want to tell these guys what I think.

How to balance synthroid?I am trying to balance synthroid but still can not do. As soon I change the potency, it appears to be working and I start feeling well but after a few days, its effect ends. I even tried with 6 mcg and it worked for a couple of days. I have tried potencies from 6 mcg to 150 mcg.

Are there any natural non-prescription alternatives to taking thyroid medication after a full thyroidectomy?If yes what are they? If no is there anything that I can take along with prescription medicine that will be beneficial?

I'm on synthroid and I've lost my appetite?My dose is just right, my levels are supressed almost to none existent, I feel great in the day. better than ever, but my appetite is so weak I get disgusted and irritated with my food.

I stopped taking my synthroid 112 mcgs cold turkey 2 weeks ago, what should I do about starting back?should I take the whole thing or 1/2 it, since I have been off awhile.dont know

Synthroid vs. Armour. Which works better?Have you tried both? What's the difference in dosage?

If you know about SYNTHROID please read..?I diet and exercise and all I do is gain weight, I got blood work done and I have hypothyroidism and I have been prescribed synthroid. Should it help me lose weight? Of course I know I still have to diet and exercise but for any synthroid users did it facilitate the process?

If you know about SYNTHROID please read..?I diet and exercise and all I do is gain weight, I got blood work done and I have hypothyroidism and I have been prescribed synthroid. Should it help me lose weight? Of course I know I still have to diet and exercise but for any synthroid users did it facilitate the process?

Synthroid vs. Armour. Which works better?Have you tried both? What's the difference in dosage?

A question about synthroid weight and not having energy?Hi, I started synthroid 25mg about 2 weeks ago and the first week I had alot of energy, but this week I feel very tired and the first week as well I lost 6 pounds this week only 1 pound and I feel very exahusted, do you think the doc needs to up my dosage? Or is something wrong? I also am having symptoms I am going to get my period wich is weird cause Im soooo irregular, and thats normal for me. Should I call my doctor or are these normal reactions to the medication?

Thyroid medication and calcium?I take cytomel and also take a calcium supplement at a different time of day. does anyone know the correlation between thyroid levels and calcium? also for awhile I thought that I did notice a difference with slight weight loss taking calcium. any one else?

A question about synthroid weight and not having energy?Hi, I started synthroid 25mg about 2 weeks ago and the first week I had alot of energy, but this week I feel very tired and the first week as well I lost 6 pounds this week only 1 pound and I feel very exahusted, do you think the doc needs to up my dosage? Or is something wrong? I also am having symptoms I am going to get my period wich is weird cause Im soooo irregular, and thats normal for me. Should I call my doctor or are these normal reactions to the medication?

I have low thyroid(yes taking medication),very tired,how to get I get myself to go to gym when I am so low in?I am always tired, I also have a 3 year old. I just got a gym memebership, how do I push myself to go and do my best?I have low thryoid and taking medication,and I always feel drained.

Does anyone know if synthroid meds or hypothyroidism affects sexual desire?I have been on synthroid 25mg and ever since I have been on it I have had a low sexual desire. I also started it after I gave birth to my first child. I got pregnant after he was 6 mos and now my children are 3 and 2 . I am not sure if the fact that I am a mom and work full time is a factor for lack of sex or the synthroid. Sorry for the bluntness; but I have a really hard time getting "wet" and it hurts like hell. Now it is a little better but I am using KY and atleast enjoying sex more. Thank god my husband is understanding!!!!!!!

Side effects to thyroid medication?In October I had a left thyroidectmy (had a very big nodule). I had blood work done and my doctor said I was on the lower side of the OK range and since I had the one side taken out, they want me on the higher end of the OK range. So, last month I started the medication Levothyroxine 50 mcg. For the last month I have not been feeling myself: constantly going to the bath room, nausea, headaches. It's to the point where I hate food/eating. I want to know if something else is wrong with me or if it's side effects from the medication.

Should a 85 yearold woman with dementia who hasbeen off her synthroid for 2yrs go back on it she has symptoms?She is in hospice, was not expected to live more than 6 mos. that was two years ago. At that time they took her off all meds including the synthroid. She is doing pretty well now, but does have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Should she be put back on now?

Synthroid 25?Hi,

Does anyone out there know if your on synthroid would it be safe to take levitra?synthroid is for thyroids and levitra is for erectile dysfunction

Should I take thyroid medication?My level is .67 ( Dr. said norm is .7 - 1.48) but my TSH is 6.94. All women in my family older than me, take synthroid, and a couple who are younger ( I am 38). .67 is not very far from .70, but the family history says I should take it.

Can synthroid cause erectile dysfunction?I am a 38 year old male with hypothyroidism I have had great results with Synthroid, but the side effects leave me unable to perform sexually. I have also tried natural thyroid replacement, no sexual side effects but do not feel good on that medication. Any man with this problem? Please reply.

Overdosing on thyroid medication...Disorder or creative weight control?I have a disorder called Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, but basically its just a really complicated form of hypothyroidism (low). But the strange thing is I dont have the same symptoms. I've always been little (never broke 116, but right now I'm about 95 lbs). But when I know I'm going to be eating a lot sometimes I'll take an extra half pill to kinda boost my metabolism. Is this some kind of eating disorder or is it just creative weight control?

Synthroid?Has anyone been on Synthroid then switched to generic? And did it work the same? My doctor says it won't...but it would be more affordable to get generic at Walmart ($4!!!) right now.

Can Synthroid be used for weight loss? I'm 210lbs, 5'4" and I'm desperate! What mg is safe for me to use?I took Synthroid about 10 years ago, and I lost a substancial amount of weight!

Does it hurt you to take green tea tablets in you are on thyroid medication like synthroid?Does green Tea tablets hurt you in anyway? I am also a diabetic.

Can you go without Thyroid medication?If you are Hypothyroid and blood tests show your levels to be very low, can you go without taking the synthroid? If so, what are the risks?

I'm scared to take synthroid, any advise for me?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?

Ive been off synthroid for three months now..?because I lost my health insurance. does anyone know the side effects to this and where I might be able to find some information on lack of synthroid(I was born without a thyroid.)

Has anyone had any weight loss with synthroid?Hi I was curious to know if anyone has dropped any pounds while on synthroid, I asked the doc if this medicine made me gain weight and she said all the opposite, I'm just worried b-cuz my friends husband was on thyroid medication and he was over weight and got even bigger when they placed him on medication for thyroids. Any imput would be helpful Thank you!

What happens if someone who takes synthroid because they have no thyroid stops taking it?What would happen if you had your thyroid taken out and was put on synthroid by your doctor and then you stopped taking it on your own? I know someone who has done that and hasn't taken his meds for a week and I think without it and without his thyroid he could die. Help!

I have a thyroid disorder, What happens if I stop taking my synthroid.?I have a thyroid disorder and I was taking synthroid for about 7 years. I havent taken it for about 2 years now. Has anyone had the same problem. I stopped taking it because I couldnt afford the perscription.

Have you had bad reactions to synthroid?Hi, I'm nervous to take synthroid had levoxyl and I thought I was having a stroke, I don't want to experience that ever again I have 4 year old triplets and I need to be all I can be.. I just don't understand my doc prescribed me the lowest .025 Why did I got super hyper and nervous heart palpitations could not breath, and the worst thing I suffer from panic attacks so to get me nervous and hyper is not a good thing. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

My doctor gave me synthroid-now I am mad.?I am a PhD student and often Profs are rude and condescending to us graduate students. We complain about it to each other and smile in their faces. Since I started taking synthroid I have much more energy, but I find I want to tell these guys what I think.

Should a 85 yearold woman with dementia who hasbeen off her synthroid for 2yrs go back on it she has symptoms?She is in hospice, was not expected to live more than 6 mos. that was two years ago. At that time they took her off all meds including the synthroid. She is doing pretty well now, but does have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Should she be put back on now?

Has any lost alot of weight on synthroid?Hi, I have been on synthroid for 4 weeks now and have lost 13 lbs., although I have been eating healthy and exercising as well but before I ever took synthroid I would do the same thing lose 1 or 2 lbs and then the following week I was up 4 lbs. Do you think synthroid is helping me? Has anyone had the same experience?

Has anyone experienced complete hair loss and taken thyroid medication to help?I am trying to find a way to regrow my hair and was wondering if thyroid medication would help. I don't want to take the shots in the scalp anymore or take steroids because they stop working as soon as the treatment is done.

I take medication for my thyroid, is still OK to take birth control,?I really want to know if this makes either one of the meds any less effective

Anyone had weight loss on synthroid?Has anybody had weight loss with synthroid? If you had how drastic was the weight lost Like in a week or month. I ask b-cuz I have dropped 7 pound and today is my first week. I'm soo happy. Ever since I had my triplets almost 5 yrs ago, I have been on every diet you can think of and the weight would not come off, and now to my surprise 7 pounds yippi!!!!! I do ride bike every day for 30 min and try to go to the gym 3 x a week, but I also notice I have more energy with this pill and I hardly every think about eating. Your feed back would be appreciated!!!! Thank you

Can being off synthroid medicine for three days cause sudden depression and overeating?I haven't had depression since taking my thyroid medicine, but I forgot to take my prescription home over the weekend and now I've been three days' with out. I feel really, really down and I've been eating a lot. Will this get better once I get back on my thyroid medicine?

Anyone had weight loss on synthroid?Has anybody had weight loss with synthroid? If you had how drastic was the weight lost Like in a week or month. I ask b-cuz I have dropped 7 pound and today is my first week. I'm soo happy. Ever since I had my triplets almost 5 yrs ago, I have been on every diet you can think of and the weight would not come off, and now to my surprise 7 pounds yippi!!!!! I do ride bike every day for 30 min and try to go to the gym 3 x a week, but I also notice I have more energy with this pill and I hardly every think about eating. Your feed back would be appreciated!!!! Thank you

Taking Ultram (Tramadol) and Synthroid (Levothroid)? Any problems with taking both?I just started Synthroid (levothyroxin) and I have already been taking Ultram. My pharmacist and doc said I can take them together but I'm still nervous about it. I also take Imitrex and Vicodin when I get severe migraines, Klonopin if I can't sleep, is it okay to take those with Synthroid too? If I can take any or all of these with Synthroid, should I wait a certain amount of hours before or after them to take the Synthroid? Thanks!

How long until thyroid medication dosage increase to take effect?Wondering how many weeks.

What are the effects of taking too much synthroid?I take synthroid for hypothyroid and I know exactly what happens when I do not take it, but not when I take too much. What effects will it have on weight? It's not a diet question, I am not looking to lose any weight, I just need to know what happens over a period of time.

Side effects from not taking synthroid?Hi! I am 35 yrs. old and last Feb. I was diagnosed with graves. My sis has it also. I had RAI last March. My question is...I forgot the last 2 days to take my 150mcg of synthroid and I woke up this morning all puffy and swelled, then I realized its probley from NOT taking my med in the morning. Could it be that? Ticks me off cause I was just finally feeling better. My labs are normal.....though I still have bone.muscle pain. Also 170lbs and cant lose it if I starved myself! Ok....Thank you!!!!! -Cheri

Synthroid medicine?you know I have a real idot doctor,,which I am trying to find another one right now.... I was taking synthroid until he mademe quit for 8 weeks to have a thyroid 2 day scan,,anyways they found a cyst on the left side and a hot/toxic nodule on the right and it diminished after 6 hours and 24 hours ,,whatever that means,,,SO should I be back on my thyroid medicine until I go see and endocrinologist.....

Does it hurt you to take green tea tablets in you are on thyroid medication like synthroid?Does green Tea tablets hurt you in anyway? I am also a diabetic.