| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 5,464 | 1,157 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 1,594 | 246 | |
| Thyroid cancer | 355 | 38 | |
| General health | 147 | 19 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | 21 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 33 | |
| Fatigue | 31 | |
| Hair loss | 27 | |
| Headaches | 17 | |
| Heart palpitations | 14 | |
| Nausea | 12 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 46 | |
| Moderate | 112 | |
| Mild | 136 | |
| None | 1,209 |
Member evaluations
chowda72
evaluated on Jun 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
jennifer18
evaluated on Jul 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Major
- Side effects: None
ELAnderson
evaluated on Mar 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for hypothyroidism: Slight
- Side effects: Severe