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Why am I still tired and sleepy after taking synthroid for hypothyroidism? I have been taking synthroid (.50) for about 3 months now and feel tired during the day and need to take a nap mid-day. I have had my blood test done and the doc says my levels are normal with the dose I am taking. So what could be a reason for my tiredness? I feel like I did before taking synthroid. Oh, I am also taking Lexapro. I started that 3 weeks before the synthroid and felt great! My sleepiness started with the synthroid and comes and goes every couple of weeks or so. Indiechick: I have never considered Celiac. I will look into it. As far as the gluten free, I Have done a detox about a year ago and felt awesome! I have considered doing it again because I didn't have any aches, pains, depression when I did it. It eliminated glutens, wheats, red meat from my diet. I hate taking medications! The lexapro was great before the synthroid. My depression/sleepiness fluctuates with the synthroid. I have had hypothyroidism off and on (when I check for it!) for the past 8 years. I was told it was something hereditary.

indiechick replied: "What kind of other health problems do you have? I'm assuming depression because of the lexapro. A lot of people don't feel better when they take synthroid because it only contains T4 and not T3. There are many patients who say that they feel a world of difference when they stop taking synthroid and start taking a natural thyroid medicine like armour thyroid. It's derived from animal sources rather than synthetic. I have taken both, and I couldn't tell a difference so I can't tell you if there really is a difference from first hand experience. But a lot of people say there is and I believe them. But that doesn't really address why you're getting tired after you started. Did you have any symptoms of hypothyroidism before? Have they changed? I do have another thing you should look at. I have celiac disease which is an autoimmune disease caused by gluten intolerance. When you eat gluten it attacks your intestines and other organs, including your thyroid. Many thyroid patients have celiac disease as a cause. Depression is actually the most common symptom of celiac and sometimes the only symptom. The reason for this is that the antibodies damage your intestines and most of the serotonin in your body is located in your intestines. If they're damaged, they can't use it properly causing depression, anxiety, all kinds of psych and neuro problems. When I started on thyroid medicine I expected my depression and fatigue to go away and it didn't even touch it. When I started eating gluten free, it went away within a couple of days. When I hear patients talk about having thyroid issues, depression/anxiety, and fatigue, this is my first thought. It's extremely common, about 1 in 100 people have celiac and about 1 in 7 have another type of gluten intolerance or allergy, which can have the same symptoms. Some things to think about :-) :-Associated-Diseases-and-Disorders/Obesity,-Overweight-&-Celiac-Disease/ edit: oh wow, so you've already kind of tried a gluten free diet! I think you should just try it again and see how you feel. I mean, you could get tested, but if you're highly symptomatic I think it's just as good to do a gluten free trial. After that you could experiment with other foods to see if your react to them as well. I feel kind of crummy when i eat dairy and eggs too so I eat them sparingly now. But gluten is the big thing. I think if you cut that out you will feel much better. My thyroid labs have actually improved on their own too. I'm on less medication now."

Old Guy replied: "My guess as to why you are so tired, is that just the act of typing out synthroid hypothyroidism, is enough to tire anyone."

Mia replied: "If the T4 (Synthroid) isn't converting into T3, as is the case with some people, then you will still have HypoT symptoms such as inability to lose weight. I just started Synthroid six weeks ago, and I will be seeing my MD next Monday to discuss the lab results from today's blood draw. She explained that if my T3 doesn't elevate, she may add Cytomel to my Synthroid. I recommend you ask your MD to do a T3 Total and a Free T3 test. All the Synthroid in the world won't help you to feel better and lose the weight, if your T3 is low. Many MD's just focus on the TSH which is an outdated method. Please read up on T3...it just might be the missing link. I also want to add that some MD's consider a TSH of "3" and under is "normal. The new guidelines are 2-2.5. I've been reading that most HypoT's feel best a little under a 2, and my MD agrees with that. My previous MD said I was "normal" with a TSH of 2.75, and my new MD said that she would have started treatment at that low level. So I unknowingly felt like crap for a whole year because my previous MD said my bloodwork was "normal". I have also been reading about adding Selenium to our diets because it is essential for the T4 to T3 conversion. The bottom line is that T3 is what makes us feel good."

What happens when you don't take synthroid for hypothyroidism and start taking it again? I have Hypothyroidism, I am sopposed to be taking synthroid everyday, but the last year I haven't been able to cause of no insurance and no doctor and just haven't had the money. Now i am getting insurance again, can i stary taking it again, will it make me tired and sleepy and wore out again?

greatblue7 replied: "Your tiredness and sleepiness are symptoms of your hypothyroidism and not your medication. Take all medications as prescribed. It is important to get your blood tested after a few weeks of thyroid therapy to make sure you are on the correct dose of medication. Once the correct dosage is established, you should have your thyroid stimulating hormone tested at least twice a year to make sure you are still on the correct dosage. This is a lifetime disorder and is nothing to mess around with. Read about hypothyroidism on line and educate yourself. Synthroid is not too expensive and comes in generic. Walmart may even have it on their $4 list. Check and see."

mamita9chula replied: "this is not really a good answer, but I had to make sure this was not a question I asked!!!!! I JUST started taking my synthroid again 3 days ago b/c I was in the same boat as you w/o insurance for 6 mos!! I hear its supposed to make you feel better very fast. I feel very tired and sleepy and kind of depressed, losing hair by the handfulls and always cold. I'm going to keep an eye on your question b/c I was just about to ask the exact same thing! One of my big questions I asked the other night was is it hard to have kids with hypothyroidism. Just know you are not alone and I am in the exact same boat, hope you feel better and it should work really fast! = )"

scout replied: "A year is a long time. I have gone at most a month or so without taking my levoxyl (generic synthyroid) and i get all the symptoms of hypothyroidism back. i get really cold, don't have a period, tired, and just worn out. its odd that you are saying you might get tired when you begin taking it again but it should fix that. get your levels checked and continue taking your medication because hypothyroidism can lead to diabetes and that's so much worse"

Can you take Synthroid at night? When I take my Synthroid in the morning it makes me feel so tired, exhausted, no energy, and sleepy after just waking up. It's terrible. I told the Dr about it when he first put me on Synthroid and he acted like I was lying or like I was lazy anyway cause I am fat and I was just using that as an excuse. but i was asking for it to be corrected not to stay that way. Some one suggested I take it at night before bed. Anyone know if you can do that?

Vytorin2004 replied: "yes"

country girl 006 replied: "I believe so. My doctor told me to just make sure I took 1 every 24 hours, so either day or night sounds fine to me! Good luck!"

mavenofmusic replied: "It doesn't matter when you take it. It's recommended to take it on an empty stomach, though, for better absorption of the drug. The way the drug is aborbed by the body is in such a way that you could technically take a week's worth at a time (although I don't recommend this, a doctor told me I could do that.) Anyway, the point is that it doesn't matter when you take it. If you're still feeling tired and exhausted, be sure they re-evaluate your thyroid hormone levels to ensure you're receiving the proper dose. Sometimes it takes a lot. I'm on 300mcg."

Sometimes I'm sleepy,sometimes I not? It's weird. I have to go to doctors a lot lately,and they're usually early. Sometimes I'm sleepy,sometimes I'm not,but I sleep at the same time,like 1AM. I think yesterday I slept later then before,2AM,and I'm not sleepy. It's 8AM,I woke up at 7,and I wasn't sleepy. I have to wake up at 9 every day to take a medicine of mine,Synthroid. Sometimes I'm sleepy,sometimes I'm not. Why? I'm insomniac,I know that,probably because of my Hyperthyroidism. Anyway,why?

Jody replied: "You answered your own question, that's what it's like to be an insomniac. And you're right, your hyperthyroidism contributes, but if you're on meds for it, it should be balanced. Your circadian cycle (sleep cycle) doesn't have to be the same as most people. Mine isn't. Left to my own, I sleep at 2 A.M. til 11 A.M. that's my natural rhythm, it is with my mother and with my oldest son. It's inconvenient for this part of the world, that's for sure."

Your Assistant replied: "You do have Hypothyroidism as that is what Syntroid is. It can change body temperature and can cause sleepless nights. You can do a routine at night to help and you might want to your doctor about a sleeping medication called Lunesta or Ambien cr to help you get a good nights sleep. That is what I would do. But if you dont want to, I would diary before I went to bed, make sure that I did not play video games or watch tv 30 minutes before bedtime, I would drink no caffeine of any sort after 5pm and I would drink Camomile tea or warm milk (whole milk) before I went to bed. You probably also go to hot and cold and back and forth. This is what I would do. I wish you the best, sorry for your pain and I hope the best for you. I remain, Your assistant"

started again with synthroid? My question is I had stopped drinking synthroid 25 for a month due to some family problems and I just started again, but this time its acting totally different on my body i had completely lost my appetite when I first started now I am so hungry i could eat all day second it made me very active now i'm soo tired and lazy and sleepy all the time..... Do u think the doctor should up my dosage? Or could it be something to do with stopping for a month and starting again?

nasatiani replied: "Probably you are tired and lazy is still result that you didn't take for whole month. The best thing is to make TSH test and check."

dizprincess387 replied: "It takes about a month for it to start working again. Give it time, it will work. You can also try taking Milk Thistle- a natural herb that helps cleanse the liver. It will help your body process the synthroid better and give you more energy. If you still feel sluggish, asked to be retested. I take 100 and it took the doctors 2 years to get me to the right level. Good luck."

Will these two meds. interact?? Synthroid & Wellbutrin? I just started taking 75 mcg of synthroid 5 days ago. I was supposed to start the wellbutrin then, but thought MAYBE the thyroid was my depression issue. I was going to start Wellbutrin tonight,,,, PLUS switch to taking my synthroid at night since it seems to make me sleepier! HELP!! It's 9 at night and none are open!

jonwishes replied: "Call your pharmacist!"

DNA replied: "Many people are on both. If you are unsure, just take the two 4 hours apart from each other. BTW, yes the depression is most likely from the thyroid. It can usualy be resolved with a medication containing T3. Far too many doctors put thyroid patients on various meds, when all they have to do is treat the thyroid properly."

How long does it take for your body to get used to synthroid meds? I have been diagnosed with a under active thyroid. I was prescribed .75 mg/ day of synthroid and my cycle has been for 45 days now. I feel weak, and sleepy all the time. I am gaining weight, cannot have sex my with husband, and am really grouchy. My question is will it take some time for my body to get used to, or is it something more serious? Should I take less or more? What can I do? I was laid off due to a storm so I don't have insurance, is there any where I can go anyways?

Chocolate Chip Meringue replied: "The answer has nothing to do with getting used to it. It has to do with Synthroid or any other T4 med being a lousy treatment for hypothyroid, as it has for millions around the world for 50 years since it came out. Additionally, the TSH lab test sucks. Instead, you need to be on desiccated thyroid like Armour and dose according to the elimination of symptoms and the free T3. Read this website: It's a patient-to-patient website compiled by thyroid patient activist Janie, and can change your life:"

Brother died of malignant thymoma and I have hypothyroidism are they related? The reason I am wondering is because synthroid mades me very sleepy and Drs. say that I am making it up.

DAK replied: "Hi there Here is some methods to correct your condition. Cause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. Sulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Cures Broda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. Herbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. Homeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. *Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations. Lifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production. Nutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Best of health to you. Cheers"

M replied: "Synthroid does not make you tired. Quite the opposite. There is likely something wrong with you unrelated to hypothyroidism. It could be as simple as a lack of sleep :-) Find a new doctor who understands that and will work with you to get the right tests to find out if there is something wrong with you."

Can stress change your hypothryoid levels? I have hypothyroidism and have been taking synthroid for about 5 years now and here lately i have been having some symptoms again like being sleepy and gaining weight and some other problems. Im currently under alot of stress because of dental hygiene school and was wondering if stress can mess up your levels??

All the way May replied: "it sure can..."

lauralicious replied: "oh absolutely. I can always tell when I'm stressed b/c I have what I call bad thyroid days. those days where i get exhausted just from blowdrying my hair, or when I'm so tired two hours after I woke up. Or my body just aches horribly for no reason...stress is a MAJOR factor in throwing ur thyroid out of whack."

aphrodite replied: "I have hyperthyroidism.Hyperthyroidism causes stress because your hormones are unbalanced.Do not stop medication and regularly visit your doctor.Keep your thyroid levels in check.Watch this video and other witchcraft videos to relieve you of stress for a while.Only if you want to.http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=sLn_Q73uPDI"

High CK levels with Hypothyroidism? I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in June of 2005. I ahd the radioactive Iodine 131 treatment done in October of 2005. They never started me on any meds, for hopes that my thyroid would "kick-start" itself into producing the right amount of hormone. Well, that never happened. I was put on synthroid in Jan 2006 and have been up and down since then. Once they realized I needed meds my levels were: TSH >110.00 (normal 0.50- 6.00) and my Free T4 was <0.1 (normal 0.8- 1.5) and they checked my creatine kinase level which was 585 (normal is 0-165). Does anybody know exactly what your CK level is? Should I push to have more done about it? My levels still arent right, I think now Im getting to much meds. My hair is starting to fall out again and Im feeling sleepy all the time. Before I couldnt move and I got cramps in places I didnt know you could have cramps in. Thats when they realized I was so Hypothyroid. Any serious anwsers, please. By the way, I am currently taking 200 mcg Synthyroid.

Stephanie replied: "CK is creatin kinase level. It is released into the bloodstream when damage to a muscle occurs. The lab is usually drawn when looking for heart damage. Other types of injuries occur to other muscles. If you had an intense strenous workout causing injury to some muscles this lab could be elevated as well. Lipitor and other statins can also cause an increase in CK. If you are taking these medications, make sure you let your doctor know."

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