20 years ago I had the left side thyroid removed because of a growing non-cancerous goiter. No medication needed. 5 weeks ago I had the right side removed for the same reasons. Started taking L-thyroxine 125mcg in the hospital. It's a hard drug to take with all the restrictions. Currently I am taking it at night before bed. 4hrs after eating dinner and taking 2 antacids. The pill causes upper st...
Kelli | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/20/2010
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 4.0
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After being tested for hypothyroidism, I started taking this medicine- it took about 8 months to get the dosage right for me. I am happy with the results.
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ettarm2 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/12/2009
Condition: Serious Decrease in Thyroid Function
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2009
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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Mike | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/22/2009
Condition: Underactive Thyroid
Overall rating 5.0
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No side affects with Warfarin or Lipitor.
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sweakar | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/20/2009
Condition: Thyroid Cancer
Overall rating 3.0
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i had removed my thyroid gland and now am taking thyroxine sodium tablet
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skippy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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