Armour Thyroid versus Synthroid and Tinnitus

I have had T for almost a year. It's not real loud but it's bothersome. My new doctor just switched me from Armour thyroid to Synthroid and since day 2 my T has been twice as loud and very difficult to tolerate. I had almost habituated and now I'm back to square one.

Any info on Synthroid and T?

 

There are different additives due to coloring in variations of Levothyroxin (Synthroid). I thought perhaps the additives in The coloring of Synthroid might be having an effect on my T. I tried the dosage (I believe it was 50 mcg) that was white with no color additives, and just took enough to teach my required dosage of 100mcg. I also tried the brand name vs a generic. I did not notice a difference in my T from this little experiment, but everyone is different. Best of luck to you.

 

Isabella, did you ever find out if it was the change of thyroid med? Were you able to decrease your tinnitus? I'm trying to figure out why mine is getting louder and louder. I'm suspicious of the thyroid med. Thanks. Laurie

 

Yes I went back to my previous doc who put me back on armour and the next day my T was back to its normal volume. Good luck to you!