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What Causes Burning Sensation On Tongue After Taking Synthroid?

I have been taking the brand name, Synthroid, 50 mcg, for over 4 years now and have never had any side effects. Soon after taking this medication, now into (4 weeks) of taking this refill prescription, I recently started to experience a terrible burning sensation on my tongue which is all day long. After examining the drug, I then noticed that the pill was slightly larger then the one I was taking prior. I then called the pharmacist at CVS in Westbury, NY; he confirmed that the pill had changed probably because it was from a different distributor; which he said was from Abbvie US, in Chicago.
Please check this medication and have it analyzed for any cross contamination or errors. I hope this pill is not 50 mgs. instead of 50 mcgs.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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IT MAY BE DUE TO UNDER REPLACEMENT OVER REPLACEMENT OF LEVOTHYROXINE,RELEASED BY SYNTHYROID.
CHECK BLOOD FOR TSH.
NORMAL TSH IS 0.4 TO 4.6umU/ml (VARIES FROM LAB. TO LAB.).
MANTAIN AT 2.5 TO 3 .
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR TO TO CHANGE THE DOSE.
TAKE FRESH FRUITS.
AVOID ALCOHOL,SMOKING.
CHECK LIPID PROFILE.
HYPOTHYROIDISM MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH HYPER CHOLESTEROLEMIA.
WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU.
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What Causes Burning Sensation On Tongue After Taking Synthroid?

IT MAY BE DUE TO UNDER REPLACEMENT OVER REPLACEMENT OF LEVOTHYROXINE,RELEASED BY SYNTHYROID. CHECK BLOOD FOR TSH. NORMAL TSH IS 0.4 TO 4.6umU/ml (VARIES FROM LAB. TO LAB.). MANTAIN AT 2.5 TO 3 . CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR TO TO CHANGE THE DOSE. TAKE FRESH FRUITS. AVOID ALCOHOL,SMOKING. CHECK LIPID PROFILE. HYPOTHYROIDISM MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH HYPER CHOLESTEROLEMIA. WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP YOU. FEEDBACK TO HCM.