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Efficacy for Under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism)

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Under-active thyroid (hypothyroidism)?

Major 59% 10
Moderate 18% 3
Slight 6% 1
None 6% 1
Can't tell 12% 2

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 81% 30
Usually 19% 7
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 0% 0

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 0% 0
Moderate 3% 1
Slight 30% 11
None 68% 25

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 8% 3
Mild 14% 5
None 78% 29

Specific Side Effects

Fatigue 8% 3
Heart Palpitations 8% 3
dry mouth 8% 3
extremely vivid dreams 5% 2
sweating 5% 2
Anxiety 3% 1
Headache 3% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 0% 0
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 3% 1
less than $25 76% 28
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