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I am hypo and I have been taking Synthroid for appx 3 weeks now but have felt no change. How long has it taken everyone before they started to feel better. I am currently starting off with 25mg

Hi, Ginger I have been on Synthroid for seven months now. I have also had my Rx dose changed three times. I went from Hypothyroid to Hyperthyroid. My doctor will not test me until I take my new Rx for 6-8 weeks. I still do not feel well. I wish you luck with your Rx. I cannot tell you how long it will take you to notice a difference for the better because all I have done is to get worst. Hope you feel well soon.
HKC :wave:

Hi Ginger,
Yours is a common question for newbies. Read our Information Archive and ...Our Stories threads for insight on what to expect. [url="http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/Forum118/HTML/000005.html"]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/Forum118/HTML/000005.html[/url] [url="http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/Forum118/HTML/000045.html"]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/Forum118/HTML/000045.html[/url]

It typically takes at least 6 weeks for the supplemental hormone to saturate the cells of your body so that its effect can be measured in the blood.

I've been taking Synthroid for three weeks. I've seen definite improvements in my memory, bowel function, and skin texture; but some of my symptoms show no improvement so far. But everyone is different, and the results of your starter dosage will be too. You should expect it to be necessary to have periodic adjustments in your dose until the optimum is reached for you.

You should also remember... If a symptom is caused by low thyroid, it should be remedied by the Synthroid. But if a symptom is caused by some other condition, the med won't help. To be clear, for example, if poor nutrition is causing you to lose your hair, the med won't cause it to regrow. Or if you're exhausted because you only get five hours' sleep at night, the med won't make you less tired.