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On Synthroid, Switched To Armour, Again To Synthroid, Depression, Mood Swings And The Tingly, Crawly Feeling. Side Effect?

I was on Synthroid for years and not always feeling great. I switched to Armour and was good on it for several years until they changed the compound. I went back on Synthroid and felt fine at first, but am now having depression, mood swings and the tingly, crawly feeling on my face is back. I think it was gone when I was not on Synthroid. Is this a common side effect?
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

* Depression and mood swings
- are features seen in hypothyroidism; maybe your Synthroid dose in inadequate. Get your Thyroid hormonal assay repeated, which will show if you need increase in dose of Synthroid.

- can be a separate entity. Regular anti-depressants and anxiolytics will relieve you of depression and abnormal sensations.

* I suggest that you consult your treating doctor who knows what course of action is best for you.

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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On Synthroid, Switched To Armour, Again To Synthroid, Depression, Mood Swings And The Tingly, Crawly Feeling. Side Effect?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. * Depression and mood swings - are features seen in hypothyroidism; maybe your Synthroid dose in inadequate. Get your Thyroid hormonal assay repeated, which will show if you need increase in dose of Synthroid. - can be a separate entity. Regular anti-depressants and anxiolytics will relieve you of depression and abnormal sensations. * I suggest that you consult your treating doctor who knows what course of action is best for you. Dr. Rakesh Karanwal