My doctor recently recommended that I go on Synthroid. I'd like any information regarding this treatment, esp. side effects, contraindications, and general long-term dangers. I ask because I'm not someone who takes drugs if they can be avoided. My doctor says that there is no diet or behavior change that I can make that would substitute for the Synthroid.

Thanks.




My Most Recent Test Results:

TSH w/Reflec to FT4: 4.87
T4, Free: 1.3