Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I switched from generic synthroid to brand name and wonder if anyone else
has done that. I felt that it might be a little more consistent and maybe work better for me. I am on 75mcg and was moved there 23 days ago. Does anyone have an opinion on this. thanks
has done that. I felt that it might be a little more consistent and maybe work better for me. I am on 75mcg and was moved there 23 days ago. Does anyone have an opinion on this. thanks
It really doesn't matter what you take as long as it works for you and, most importantly, you take the same manufacturer's product each time.
Since thyroid meds are usually taken for life, I wasn't interested in brand name if I could find a generic that worked.
My very first levothyroxine Rx was filled with Mylan generic and I fared well well on it. I've been taking it for almost 4 years now.
I just make sure that, for every refill Rx, my doctor notes "Mylan medically necessary".
I pay $10 for a 90 days' supply at Walmart......Synthroid would be quadruple that.