How do members experience L-Thyroxine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Hypothyroidism 68 18
Hashimoto's thyroiditis 12 1
Graves' disease 2 0
Atrial fibrillation 1 0
Doctor recommendation 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 1
Generalized weakness (asthenia) 1
Hair loss 1
Headaches 1
Joint pain 1
Muscle and joint pain 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 4
Mild 2
None 17

Member evaluations

chowda72

evaluated on Jun 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild