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Levothyroxine Sodium

Levothyroxine sodium

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5.2  Holistic Benefits

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The generic name of this medication is Levothyroxine and common brand names are Levothroid; Levoxyl; Synthroid; and Unithroid.

The active ingredients of this medication are levothyroxine sodium and anhydrous 50ug.

Levothyroxine sodium is manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals.

It is primarily used in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
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Armour thyroid 6.77 6.44 2.37 13 Get Info
Synthroid 4.86 5.08 3.34 83 Get Info
Levothyroxine Sodium 4.43 4.43 3.05 47 Get Info
Levothroid 2 3.36 5.24 11 Get Info
Levoxyl 1.05 3.58 5.45 21 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Levothyroxine Sodium by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Levothyroxine Sodium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8.9% 15.6% 64.4% 7.8% 3.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.3% 15.6% 66.7% 8.9% 5.6%
Blood Pressure 3.4% 10.1% 80.9% 3.4% 2.2%
Breathing 2.2% 8.9% 78.9% 3.3% 6.7%
Confidence 4.4% 12.2% 68.9% 12.2% 2.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.3% 8.9% 71.1% 11.1% 5.6%
Digestion 3.4% 15.7% 67.4% 11.2% 2.2%
Emotional Well-being 6.6% 15.4% 50.5% 18.7% 8.8%
Energy 12.1% 18.7% 27.5% 26.4% 15.4%
Eyesight 3.4% 11.2% 75.3% 7.9% 2.2%
Memory 6.7% 16.7% 58.9% 15.6% 2.2%
Mental Clarity 6.7% 16.7% 56.7% 15.6% 4.4%
Pain 3.4% 10.1% 75.3% 5.6% 5.6%
Patience 5.6% 20% 58.9% 11.1% 4.4%
Sexual Health 5.6% 10.1% 73% 9% 2.2%
Skin Complexion 5.5% 9.9% 72.5% 8.8% 3.3%
Sleep 5.6% 16.7% 52.2% 18.9% 6.7%
Stress Level 5.6% 21.1% 54.4% 14.4% 4.4%
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Commonly Reported Levothyroxine Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 91.8% 3.5% 1.2% 1.2% 2.4%
Anxiety 68.2% 18.2% 4.5% 9.1% 0%
Blurred Vision 68.2% 13.6% 18.2% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 88% 4% 8% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 61.5% 19.2% 9% 6.4% 3.8%
Chills 75% 11.8% 5.3% 3.9% 3.9%
Cold Symptoms 77.3% 18.2% 0% 4.5% 0%
Confusion 72.7% 18.2% 4.5% 4.5% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 80.3% 6.6% 9.8% 1.6% 1.6%
Depression 59.1% 9.1% 13.6% 13.6% 4.5%
Diarrhea 86.4% 0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Dizziness 78.2% 9.2% 6.9% 4.6% 1.1%
Drowsiness 83.1% 4.8% 7.2% 2.4% 2.4%
Fatigue 62.8% 15.1% 11.6% 3.5% 7%
Fever 81.8% 4.5% 13.6% 0% 0%
Gas 63.6% 13.6% 9.1% 9.1% 4.5%
Headache 68% 12% 12% 4% 4%
Hives 95.3% 1.2% 3.5% 0% 0%
Insomnia 68.2% 9.1% 4.5% 9.1% 9.1%
Irregular Heartbeat 86.4% 0% 4.5% 9.1% 0%
Itching 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 63.6% 4.5% 22.7% 4.5% 4.5%
Muscle Cramping 63.6% 13.6% 9.1% 4.5% 9.1%
Nausea 84.9% 10.5% 3.5% 0% 1.2%
Sensitivity to Light 81.8% 9.1% 4.5% 4.5% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 86.4% 4.5% 9.1% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 89.1% 4.7% 4.7% 1.6% 0%
Stomach Ache 77.3% 9.1% 9.1% 4.5% 0%
Swelling 60% 20% 10% 10% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Levothyroxine Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Behavior 40% 20% 10% 20% 10%
Change in Weight 20% 30% 30% 0% 20%
Chest Pain 70% 0% 20% 10% 0%
Constipation 80.3% 4.9% 9.8% 1.6% 3.3%
Fever 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Flushing 70% 0% 20% 0% 10%
Hair Loss 20% 20% 20% 10% 30%
Headache 77.4% 9.7% 8.1% 3.2% 1.6%
Hearing Loss 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Increased Appetite 50% 10% 10% 10% 20%
Insomnia 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Muscle / Joint Pain 76.3% 2.6% 7.9% 7.9% 5.3%
Muscle Fatigue 33.3% 0% 0% 0% 66.7%
Nervousness 50% 20% 20% 10% 0%
Reduced Libido 87.5% 2.5% 2.5% 7.5% 0%
Skin Inflammation 89.5% 5.3% 2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Sweating 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Tingling Sensations 80.3% 5.3% 7.9% 3.9% 2.6%
Vomiting 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Levothyroxine Sodium
Since taking Levothyroxine Sodium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.4%
Fall 5%
Hospitalization 3.4%
Stroke 1.7%
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User Comments about Levothyroxine Sodium
27 Sep 2012 SO FAR SO GOOD. THE ONLY SIDE EFFECT I HAVE HAD IS WHEN I FIRST STARTED TAKING THIS LEVOTHYROXINE WAS HOT SWEATS AND THAT WAS BECAUSE MY SYSTEM WAS GETTING USE TO THIS. OTHERWISE I FEEL GREAT. BEFORE I STARTED TAKING IT I WAS KINDA SLUGISH SO FAR ITS BETTER NOW. AND I TAKE MY DAILY MULTIVITAMIN 4 HOURS AFTER I TAKE MY PILL IN THE MORNING AT 7AM I SEPARATE THE TIME SO I CAN GET GET ABSORBTION OF THE PILL. AFTER TAKING IT I WAIT 30 MIN TO 1 HOUR B4 I EAT BREAFAST THEN I START MY DAY OFF AND I FEEL GREAT. NO BIG SIDE EFFECT AT ALL ...JUST GET YOUR EXECISE IN. EAT HEALTHY , WATCH WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR SKIN AND HAIR, I USE NATURAL SHAMPOOS AND NATURAL BODY WASHES AND IM FINE. SO FAR IM PLEASE WITH IT. I WILL SEE HOW I FEEL IN SIX MONTHS. I KEEP A DAILY DIARY ON HOW I FEEL AND SO FAR I HAVE ONLY GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
   —Posted by HAIRGIRL555
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27 Sep 2012 have developed ecxema after taking levothyroxine after eleven years. It is not as itchy if I lower the dose for a day or two from 150 to 100.
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18 Sep 2012 at first i didnt want to take them, i was angry that i had to take a medication once a day. ive never had to take medicaton before.. but i have friends who are on the same medicine and they explained it to me and i felt at ease and i went on and started taking it. my physician explain what it does and how it work and so far as i said it work great with me
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08 Sep 2012 I have been taken this pill for only 12 days, but my symptoms have increased. I fell much worse. I have muscle pain in lower legs. I can't stand for long I feel like all the water or ...what in only on my legs, feels heavy although they don't look swollen...I'm not sure thou. And my appetite have increased enormously especially at night. I don't go to the toilet even if I drink lots of water, etc.
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23 May 2012 I would love if there was a treatment regimen for this condition that did not require daily dosage. No two days in my life are the same and I sometimes have trouble remembering to take it on time.
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