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18 patient evaluations for Levothyroxine with a burden rating of A littleA littleA littleA littleA little

Purpose: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Started Feb 10, 2013)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 20, 2013 50 mcg (0.05 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Feb 14, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 24, 2013 100 mcg (0.1 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jun 10, 2012 100 mcg (0.1 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 29, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 12, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 22, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 23, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 03, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 28, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) Daily ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 13, 2011 25 mcg (0.025 mg) every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 12, 2011   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Cramps in stomach, Diarrhea
Date
Jun 10, 2012
Advice & Tips
i have lost 3 stone in weight in the last year. and 3 lb in the last 2 weeks. i don't know if it is connected to these tablets or not
Date
Apr 03, 2011
Advice & Tips
i still get really tired between 3 and 4 pm and honestly don't notice any benefits from this medication
Date
Mar 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
haven't really noticed any benefits from this medication, so far
Date
Mar 13, 2011
Advice & Tips
i haven't treally noticed any positive effects since taking this meds, have noticed a lot of stomach cramps.
Date
Feb 12, 2011
Advice & Tips
haven't really noticed any affect of taking this medication apart from stomach cramps and some diarrhoea
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Jan 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 19, 2012 0.625 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Apr 19, 2012
Advice & Tips
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a short time after being diagnosed with lupus. I started this drug on a small dosage, and my doctor gradually increased it according to blood work. The only burden of taking it is that you have to always have it when you wake up, then wait 30 minutes - 1 hour before eating. At one time, I was on too high of a dosage and I could feel it. I was jittery (my lips would actually tremble after I ate to a degree only I could notice, but still discomforting). I had swung to being hyperthyroid, and had to stop the drug cold turkey. Then a few months later after I was hypo again, I found a new thyroid doctor who encourages only small increments over a long time. It is an annoying method, because I want just a quick fix and to feel better instantly, but I understand his science and reasoning because being hyper can lead to thyroid disease.
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Jul 08, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 11, 2011 112 mcg (0.112 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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  • Sagen
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 38 yrs
    Mentor
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Mar 16, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 28, 2011 75 mcg (0.075 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
Not as tired as often
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Purpose: General health (Started Jun 25, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 08, 2011 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 08, 2011
Advice & Tips
Take daily,on an empty stomach at least an hour before eating (majorly important)!Be sure to get blood work done yearly,asking for a full panel view this is to get your TSH numbers. I thiught PG was getting this done. Before I knew it my TSH was 21.1 and they ideallt want your to be in 2.5 range with a fluation up to 4 or down to 1 so you can see mine was high. Did it affect me yes it did. My ankles began to swell (first sign) then, my weight changed, my hair began to fall out and terribly dry skin. There were sevreral things going on in my life at the time. Large impact takes twelve wks or more to correct. don't let this happen to you get routine blood work done, yearly.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Apr 28, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 11, 2010   ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Sep 11, 2010
Advice & Tips
dont notice any difference with or with out it, not sure is needed
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Oct 10, 1991)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 15, 2010 88 mcg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Muscle and joint pain
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Feb 01, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Mar 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was taking 10mg. And I noticed my hair falling out and also I was sweating all the time, going though 2-3 t-shirts a day. So I snaped the pill in half and was then taking just the 5mg, my hair stoped falling out but the sweating was still so sevear. I just couldn't stand it any longer. I couldnt wear long sleeve shirts, sweaters, or jackets / coats anymore, not even in the winter. So I had it, and stoped taking it. I still sweat more then I used to before I started taking it, but not as much.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Hypothyroidism (Started Nov 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2010 112 mcg (0.112 mg) Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Forgetfulness
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