Lowering Levothyroxine Dose: Success Stories?

I stopped taking levothyroxine last year. I gained a lot of weight, I struggled with inflammation (puffy face) and lack of energy. Waves and waves of fatigue. I was constipated and miserable! I started back up 9 months ago and I've never felt better! I'm also taking gut health supplements so my LADIES, if you are looking for balance (glucose levels and microbiome activating power), energy and a mood enhancement, get with me!

Anyone with heart palpitations from the medication

I have been on the medication for 4 days and feel weird I also have vertigo I am over feeling like this 😕

thyroid pills, like other pills, can be manufactured by different companies. Some people say that because thyroid is measured in micrograms instead of milligrams, it can vary from brand to brand. You can ask your doctor to specify which brand to give you but if the pharmacy runs out of that brand, it can take a few days to get it back in stock so be sure to order refills a week in advance. Also, find out which generic brand your pharmacy stocks so you can tell your doctor which brand to specify. You don't want name brand on Medicaid. I've been on Medicaid before.

I have hypothyroidism hashimoto's as well. What do you all do about that extra hair growth?

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I hate the idea of being on these meds for life. Was hoping someone had been successful at at least lowering the dosage.

I weaned myself off of it in a week’s time then switched over to NP Thyroid. Honestly, I don’t even know anymore if this one or any of them work?

I have Hashimoto's so I will always have to take meds.

My doctor lowered it at last appointment and that was completely the wrong thing that do. All my symptoms got worse