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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I showed no signs (fatigue, weight gain, etc) but my doctor found low levels from blood work. Since taking the past few years I've put on weight (difficulty losing weight), experience aches in my joints, tired more than usual, and get intermittent chest pains. I'm concerned about the long term effects outweighing the benefit of taking this drug.
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Reviewer: beav, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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caused weight gain mood, mood swings and calve cramps.I m not sure if I should just stop taking it
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I would rather be taking methamphamine. (Kidding) I have been on this med for years and I can fall asleep on a dime. Not exactly on a dime, but I have no energy whatsoever. There has to be something to restore some of my energy. I am on 88mcgs. HELLO!!!!!! My doctor gave me a B12 shot. I slept for two days.
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Reviewer: cherold, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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About a year ago, my insurance company switched my thyroid medication from Levoxyl to L-Thyroxine. At the time I didn't think anything about it even though I had been taking Levoxyl for 20 years. Since I started taking L-Thyroxine, I gained 30 lbs and my hair was falling out. I also felt extremely sluggish. Three weeks ago my pharmacist said L-Thyroxine patients have been complaining about the
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years
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