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How many times do I have to take Solmux? And for how many days do I need to take these capsules? Please advise. Thank you. ## Hi Ellen, Solmux contains the active ingredient Carbocisteine, which is used to help thin the mucous caused by conditions such as allergies and COPD. The dosage and administration guidelines for this medication state the following: For adults and children over age 12, one capsule of Carbocisteine (Solmux) should be taken with food every 8 hours. I couldn't locate information pertaining to the length of time one should be taking this, but I would suggest contacting your local pharmacy about that, since it could depend on how severe the condition is. More details about this drug can be viewed by clicking on the link below: Please post back if you have any other...

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A friend has taken 20 pills of thyronorm 25mcg out of hysteria.. What might be the repercussions? Please reply urgently. ## If you have reason to fear for the life and health of a loved one, you should contact your nearest emergency services or take them to the nearest emergency department, rather than posting online and waiting for an answer. And overdose of any medication is dangerous and risks death, organ damage and other serious health repercussions. High doses of the Levothyroxine in this creates the risk of seizures, strokes, heart palpitations and extremely high blood pressure. Even if she showed no ill effects, at the time she took them, she needs to see a doctor, because she could have done other damage to her body. How is she doing? ## I take 50mcg thyronorm daily. What if i ...

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I was taking .100 of Levothyroxine and my dr. said that it was slightly over corrected...now I am taking .75 and have already gained almost 2 pounds in 5 days. I am really frustrated! My bloodwork says one thing, but my body is reacting differently...any advise? Is there a dose between .100 and .75? ## yes-there is a dose of .50 of levothyroxine. ## Theres isn't a tablet in the exact dose between but a lot of people cut up a second tablet to achieve the desired dose, or alternate their dose every other day. For example you could cut a .25 tablet in half each day and take that along with your 75 you are currently taking so that it brings you to 87.5 daily. ## Weight gain is a normal side effect of this medication, according to FDA reports. Other side effects may include nausea, dizzi...

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Ive been taking levothyroxine sod 0.125 for a long time now and managed to keep a stable weight. However, I am trying to drop more with cardio, weight training and a strict diet. My diet is much like a body builders diet by staying trim and lean. I have dropped 30 pounds in 6 months but i cannot go any further. A lot of it has to do with my diet... I am trying to find almost the perfect diet to help me succeed in losing more weight with Hypothyroidism. Is there anyone out there who has this knowledge? ## Have you consulted your doctor? They would be the best person to advise you on how to do it in a safe and healthy manner. Weight issues are a very common problem from both this medication and thyroid disorders. You may find it helpful to keep a food diary for several weeks, that way you...

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I have been on levothyroxine for 15 years. I skipped a day and felt much better. Can i start taking it every other day? I am on 75mg. ## Hello, Cathy! How are you? When is the last time your levels were checked? Depending on their levels, some people do skip days of this medication, or alternate doses to maintain the ideal levels, however, you should check with your doctor, before doing so. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and hair loss. ## Hi thank you for replying. I have had my levels checked Jan 2016. I get them checked every year. It just seems like when I skip a day and do every other day i feel so much better... I called my Dr. and he said as long as my levels stay good i can do that. So now I need to make a ...

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I was a perfectly healthy 14 year old until I grew very tired and went to see a doctor. We got blood work done & my tsh level was 150 (very bad) so my endocrine put me on 88mcg of levo. Im a little over a month into taking it and I've become very short of breath, having trouble excersising and today I fainted. I felt really nauseous and within 1 minute I passed out. Has anyone else experienced this?? I don't think it's normal but I'm curious if or how they fixed it. thanks ## I've been on 100mcg once daily and never experienced any side effects at all that I've noticed except sweating profusely so if I was you I'd consult your doctor or pharmacist and explain to them what you're experiencing an let them know if it's anything to do with the levo or...

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I m 6 months pregnant dr advice me to take eltrocxin 50mcg but in market yhis is not available they gave me thyronorm 50 mcg can i advice me should i take this or it is save for my baby..my tsh is 9.6 ## I came from u.s.a here and i was taking levothyroxine 100 mcg there,my medicine is finished, can i take thyronorn here ## Yes, they both contain the same active ingredients and are equivalent. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss, weight changes, and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in August last year the dr did the level blood work and SONAGRAM on the thyroid and came back positive for it was put on levothyroxine 50 mg I developed every side effect of it except my throat didn't close ,he then put me on name brand synthyroid and my skin on hands started to peel and broke out in a rash synthroid was 25 mg once a day then we did one half tablet twice a day , same side effects as 1x daily so now off of everything the dr stated I must have a sensitivity to the ingredients of these meds ,so now I am untreated I am 67 yrs old woman but still having all the side affects of the hypothyroidism I suggested to maybe go a natural way to deal with it but he stated no . But in the meantime having all these hypo systems is keeping me house...

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I'm 33, diagnosed with Hashimoto, started 25 mg of Levo a day - after two weeks of taking it, I was constantly out of breath, felt lightheaded and panicky, would wake up with rapid heat beating and out of breath in the middle of the night. (During those two weeks, my TSH dropped from 4.26 to 3.13, T 3 and T 4 as well - so, clinically, it was going in the right direction, perhaps only too abruptly). They made me wait for a couple of days and reduced my meds to 12.5 mg and last night (after taking the 12.5 mg dosage for only two days!) I was woken up with no breath, heart pounding, it felt like I was dying. I'm scared for my heart. I'm afraid to even go to sleep - the experience of waking up breathless was not pleasant at all. I'm seeing the doctor on Monday. I don't t...

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It's been a hypothyroidism nightmare since 1 pembro infusion (a.k.a., 'Keytruda', an immunotherapy drug to treat cancer) killed my husband's thyroid over a period of about 3 months (late September - mid Dec.). No one caught the fact that the 'tipping point' from hyper- to hypo-thyroidism had been reached a few days before Christmas. We ended up in the hospital in Rochester on Dec. 26 for three days, getting treatment for symptoms — excruciating pain/difficulty breathing/rapid heartbeat/edema/swelling — rather than having treatment for the CAUSE of those symptoms, namely hypothyroidism. Consequently, the steroid (dexamethasone) and the other meds (gabapentin) he was given for pain did NOT address the underlying problem, but in fact added to them (incre...

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I m 6 months pregnant dr advice me to take eltrocxin 50mcg but in market yhis is not available they gave me thyronorm 50 mcg can i advice me should i take this or it is save for my baby..my tsh is 9.6 ## I am last 5.5years. taking Eltroxin100 daily 2 tablets but now my doctor change Eltroxi insisted Thyronorm both are working is same ## I have hypothyroidsm .I take eltroxin 75 my tsh level 15 days back was 1.98 then I switched to thyronorm 75 .l rechecked tsh level afer 15 days it was 3.25. I want to know is there any difference between eltroxin and thyronorm or both are same ## They both contain the same active ingredient, which is Levothyroxine, it is used to treat thyroid disorders. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, weight changes, mood s...

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oval blue 150 on one side and the other 66 /336 ## 10 on one side and on the other side has pd 135 ## Is the marking possibly GG 338 with 150 on the other side? If so, it contains 150mcgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat thyroid disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, and hair loss. Nikki, can you please double check the marking and post back? Thank you!

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what are the side-effects of taking thyronorm 12.5mcg? Are there any side-effects when I skip the dose for a day? ## hi I am 21 year. i am taking thyronorm 12.5mcg.should I take tablet in pregnancy.please tell I am fear about it.and it won't effect. ## hi I am 25 year. i am taking thyronorm 12.5mcg.should I take tablet in pregnancy.please tell I am fear about it.and it won't effect. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine, and you all should take it as prescribed by your doctor, for the health of yourselves, and your babies. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hair loss, headache, weight changes, and mood changes. How are you all doing?

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I have been obese all my life except for brief periods where I Iost some weight only to gain it back. I'm now a 61 year old male, 290 lbs, 5'7" and was diagnosed for the first time with hypothyroidism in December of 2011, and I was started on 50 mcg's daily of Levothyroxine (Synthroid). That's 5 months now. I have following my weight loss plan faithfully, walking 2 miles every day, and I have lost SQUAT! I have had no negative side effects to the medication, but I'm just not losing any weight in spite all my efforst. My doctor said that my first follow up tests (6 weeks after I started the med.) showed that my THF levels were improving--so what's up? I'm frustrated, discouraged, and ready to eat Brooklyn. HELP!!! ## Sometimes, in spite of all efforts to t...

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Through out the day a mild to moderate Whole body pain. ## Thyronorm contains the active ingredient Levothyroxine. What type of pain? Joint pain can be a sign of either an allergic reaction or a sign that you are on too high of a dosage. You really should contact your doctor about this, immediately. Are there any questions or comments? ## m taking thyronorm from 1 year now, 100 and now m on 50. i become very irritate and my hair has no shine now. plz suggest me what to do ## I am suffering for the last 30 years from Hypothyroid and but have started regularly taking the medication Thyroxin 100 for the last 5 years only .I am taking Thyronorm 100 and my TSH is 3.5 Am I taking the right dosage? And which is the preferred drug. Thyroxin or Thyronorm. ## Jess, they both contain the same acti...

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My latest TSH result was 0.426...below the normal to low range. My dosage was changed from 0.075 mg to 0.05 mg. Since my TSH was below normal, the latest dosage seems lower than the 0.075. I'm confused... ## @Dona, 0.05mg is indeed a lower dose than 0.075mg. If your thyroid hormone levels were on the low end, it does seem odd to me that the prescribing doctor would lower your dose; especially since levothyroxine is indicated for treating thyroid hormone deficiency... So I think any patient would feel confused by that decision... Have you discussed this predicament with your doctor yet to see what his/her view point is on the matter? Hopefully they had a good reason without trying to jeopardize your treatment. ## Hi. I am 11 weeks pregnant with hypothyroidism. My TSH is 4.6 so my doc...

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I have been on 50 mcg of levothyroxine for 5 months and I have gained 15 pounds. My doctor tells me that it should be the opposite and that I should loose weight. Is this possible? Have any of you taking this drug has experienced the same? ## I was on 50mg for about 2 weeks and noticed I had gained 10 pounds. So I stopped taking it and gained another 15lbs. now my test showed me to be 5.9 and my new doctor put me on 15mg. She said this will help me loose weight that the 50mg wasn't strong enough to help me not gain the weight. ## I have gained 15 pounds on synthroid. It made me edgy and caused gastrointestinal problems. ## I also was on Levothyroxine 50 for a few months and gained 10 pounds and had severe constipation. My doctor told me not diet and take Metamucil. I felt sure it wa...

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I have had low thyroid hormone levels for a long time and may have some hopeful advice to others out there. Read about your disease on the internet and understand how you acquired low thyroid hormones. Find the list of symptoms one expects to see over time if unmedicated and the dangers of undiagnosed hypothyroidism. I have chronic migraines and the first time I took the medication for hypothyroidism i suffered an on-going migraine. So, I remained unmedicated until I was sure I couldn't stand it any more - the side effects I mean. I developed many of the symptoms that come with hypothyroidism and they are very difficult. I have acne, arthritis, thinning hair, chronic sleeping, weak and tired, dry eyes, slow metabolism and obesity, depression or for me lack of desire and motivation, ...

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Levothyroxine. I use to take a purple bill(75MCG) and was sent a blue pill 75MG. I call the pharamacy and was told is was the same but just a generic form. My body feels different too. I realy don't think I have the right dosage. ## Sandoz Pharmaceuticals list this tablet as containing 75mcgs of Levothyroxine, which is used to treat Thyroid disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, and hair loss. What symptoms are you experiencing that are making you feel different? When was the last time your levels were checked via blood work?

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Hi everyone, I am curious if anyone has experienced intermittent vision loss while being on levothyroxine. For about two months now my vision in my left eye will randomly disappear for 2-3 seconds and then slowly dissipate back to normal. I've been through a litany of exams -- retinal, cardiovascular, MRI/MRA -- that are all coming back clear and now we're wondering if it could be the medications I am on. I am also on humalog, lisinopril and Simvastin. Has anyone experienced symptoms like this with levothyroxine? ## Hello, Julia! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Looking over your list of mediations, there is a chance that it might be due to the Simvastatin, according to the FDA, it has been known to cause several vision issues, which usually g...

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