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Reviewer: AJP, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was taking Synthroid. I only changed to generic for the price and i really regret it. In one week of use i have gone back to the extreme sleepiness, joint paint, not feeling well in general and severe mood swings. I was fine on Synthroid and will be going back. What a waste of money and my life for a week.
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Reviewer: Jane, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have suffered loss of control of both micturion and faecal muscles - not incontinence,but sudden loss of urine when normally I have strong bladder control, same for bowel. Also this drug made me nauseated and left me feeling weak. Very unhappy.
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Reviewer: Ellessee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I started with 25 mcg. I was gaining weight and had no energy at all. Could fall asleep at any time, exhausted. Physician Assistant raised to 50 mcg. Still gaining weight and still no energy. Depressed over weight gain as I worked hard to lose 150 + lbs. 20 + lbs have come back on in over 1 year. Very discouraged.
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Reviewer: 2 Tall, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Been taking it almost a year now, my hair is falling out more than usual, I do have unusual heartbeat occasionally,gaining weight and tired all the time, I mean I'm tired when I get up. I hate it. I go see Dr. on January, you can bet we will discuss this!!! I am so GLAD I read these reviews. Thanks Y'all.
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Reviewer: klf, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My daughter, 13, was recently diagnosed with hashimotos disease, an auto-immune disease that has destroyed her thyroid. She was 4'6" & 111 lbs before medication. In 1 month, she has lost 10 lbs and grown 1/2". With treatment, predicted adult height should be around 5'8". We are thrilled with the results of this medication so far.
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