Been on levoxyl (thyroxine) 50mcg. For 12 yrs. Levoxyl (thyroxine) was recalled and now have to switch to synthroid. Am concerned, are they the same? Would take brand name

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What are the withdrawl symptoms of levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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What are side effects of too much levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 30-year-old member asked:

If i'm gaining weight on levoxyl (thyroxine) do I need a lower dose?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Please tell me what's the difference between unithroid, levoxyl, (thyroxine) and synthroid?

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A 53-year-old female asked:

I am on levoxyl (thyroxine) .112 and becuse of the recall have to go to Synthroid .112..Which would you normally recommend for your patient and why?

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Will Lansoprazole interfere with Levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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Can you drink milk an hour after taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My endocrinologist told me that levoxyl (thyroxine) (brand) is more potent than synthroid. Is this true?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What are the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) hormone?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Is one of the side effects of levoxyl (thyroxine) insomnia?

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A member asked about a 17-year-old female:

Is it safe to take Adderall while also taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I take levoxyl (thyroxine) and it makes my skin so dry and itchy. Lotion doesn't work. What do I do?

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A member asked:

Can i take anything to help me lose weight? I have a hypothyroid problem and take 150mcg levoxyl (thyroxine)

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A female asked:

I accidently took 6 100 mcg of levoxyl (thyroxine) instead of methotrexate this morning do I need to go to emergency room I feel ok?

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A 56-year-old female asked:

Skin getting very dry after switch from levoxyl (thyroxine) to synthroid, same dosage? Moisturizers do not improve situation. Suggestions or thoughts?

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take a digestive enzyme when your taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it normal to experience a sweet taste in the mouth while taking levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 36-year-old female asked:

What thyroid abnormalities can cause those over 36 to grow noticeably taller? In rare instances can hypothyroidism or Levoxyl do it? No other symptomS

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A 34-year-old female asked:

5 years of Synthroid i stopped and started levoxyl (thyroxine) for a good 3 weeks then stopped took armour back on Synthroid did cause my hair to fall out?

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A 35-year-old member asked:

I had my thyroid gland removed. When's the best time to take the levoxyl (thyroxine)?

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I was diagnosed with pneumonia and a Uti 10 days ago. Took full course of levoxyl (thyroxine). When should SOB clear up?

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A 40-year-old female asked:

Pls see prev. Question..Am on 112mcg levoxyl (thyroxine). Poss. Cause tgab to increase 140% 2 mo. After tt due to pap. Carc.? Other enlrg. Nodes in chest & neck.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

When I started taking levoxyl (thyroxine) (to suppress TSH to low-normal), my chronotype changed from morning to evening type. Could it be a levoxyl (thyroxine) side effect?

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Can levoxyl (thyroxine) cause heart burn if you take it and lay down?

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