memory loss

[wazi]

Does Synthroid cause memory loss if taken over a peroid of 35 years or so? if so is there an alternative medication to take? if it is linked to memory loss is it reversable?

Thank You
worried daughter

[gimel]

I have to agree with Super_Sally.  I took Synthroid for over 30 years with no memory loss.  I expect that any memory issues are due to inadequate levels of thyroid hormone, not the Synthroid itself.  When taking T4 meds like Synthroid it is very easy to end up with low Free T3 due to inadequate conversion of T4 to T3, and also patients often find that their doctors keep them on a dose that is too low because they medicate them based on TSH.  

If you want us to review studies, please provide links.

[Mswhite56]

Yes it does as numerous studies have shown.  Please research this and you will find this easily.

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

synthroid doesn't cause memory loss.  However, inadequate treatmetn of thyroid can cause memory loss.

Do you know your TSH, FT3 and FT4 levels?  If you know these, please post them and we can advise if you need to look further at adjusting meds

It would also be recommended that you check your B12 and iron levels, and Vit D.

Memory loss can be for many reasons, but it would be important to bring this up with your doctor and get it properlly checked out.l